Rhea woke to pale morning light filtering through the pine canopy above.
For several seconds, she didn't move. She was still wrapped in Lucci’s arms, her cheek resting over his chest. Lucci’s back was braced against the trunk of a broad pine tree, his head tilted slightly to one side. His amber eyes were open.
He hadn't slept at all.
Rhea lifted her head slowly, staring at him. "You stayed awake all night."
Lucci looked down at her. "Good morning to you too."
Her brows pulled together. "Lucci."
"What?"
"You stayed awake."
"I was comfortable."
Rhea pushed herself up slightly, giving him a disbelieving look.
The ghost of a smile touched his lips. "You were sleeping peacefully," he said quietly, his hand resting at her hip. "Didn't seem right to ruin it."
For one quiet, selfish mom
