As they got nearer to their destination Cooper leaned over in the seat, one arm upon the back, his torso twisted to face Dove. He leaned right over her until his chest hit her shoulder. He pressed against her and lowered his head, tilting it so he could see her face but his mouth was by her ear.
“We have a lot to sort out when we get home…”
Dove glanced sideways and startled to look straight into his eyes. “I’m sorry…I didn’t mean to hit you.”
“Dove.” His deep tone cut her off.
He reached up and stroked her hair and his eyes held hers. “No excuses, baby…I won’t hear them…I know what you need.”
She turned her head towards him, her eyes widening.
Cooper pulled back enough to be able to look at her properly, a conceited smirk on his face as he cupped her head around her ear, his fingert
