Finn
When I closed my eyes, I saw Vivian cold and motionless after she was kidnapped. My breath caught and I jerked awake.
She mumbled softly and squirmed in my grasp.
As much as I didn't want to leave her, I didn't want to wake her, either. I glanced down at her. Lips slightly parted, breathing heavily. Her hand pressed against my heart. She was so peaceful and relaxed. I couldn't take that from her.
I brushed my nose through her hair and softly kissed her temple. Gently, I slipped out of the bed and found my clothes. At the bedroom door, I looked back and saw her clinging to my pillow, her face buried in it.
A smile tugged at my lips.
Outside the cottage, security patrolled. I found the team leader near the front porch.
“How's it looking tonight?"
“Nothing out of the ordina
