She looked across to Michael who raised his eyes from his work, then looked at her softly snoring grandmother. “I’m afraid sleepiness is contagious with me. Would you mind if I napped as well?”
“Not at all.” Michael moved his paperwork and patted the seat next to him, a slight smile on his handsome face. “Sit over here, and lean on me. I promise it will be more comfortable.”
Elise moved into the crook of his arm and nestled into his side, curling her feet beneath her. His sandalwood and spice scent was so intoxicating to her she wanted to turn her face up and ask for a kiss, and if not for her grandmother’s presence she would have. She yawned and closed her eyes instead. Inhaling deeply, she sighed. “I’m happy Michael.”
She felt his arm pull her closer. “So am I, my sweet.”
Elise smile
