Chapter 2The next morning, Hardy wakes up at a few minutes before seven with a protective arm around his waist and two legs intertwined with his. The previous night, Hardy and Luke fell asleep in the playroom’s bed. Hardy fetched a couple fluffy blankets from his room and wrapped it around him and the boy for a much-needed cuddle. After the intensity of their scene, slumber came easily, and soon Luke and Hardy were in dreamland in each other’s arms. Careful not to wake him, Hardy detaches Luke’s body from his own, slipping out of the covers to throw on some clothes. Yesterday, Hardy stripped down to his boxer briefs, the most undressed he has been in front of a sub in ages. It made little sense to sleep clothed, and for some reason, Hardy trusted Luke. The fascination, the sheer adoratio

