Chapter 24
Stephen
I woke up with Addison’s head on my chest and her leg draped across my thighs. I watched her sleeping peacefully for a few minutes before I realized Chandi might wake up frightened that she was in a new place and unable to locate her mother. I looked at the clock and kissed her forehead.
“Baby, it's six o’clock,” I whispered.
“Huh?” She said groggily.
“It’s six o’clock. Do you think Chandi will be up soon?” She blinked and rubbed her eyes.
“Oh man, I better get up soon. She wakes up hungry.”
“Me too,” I said wickedly. “What time does she usually wake up?”
“About six-thirty.”
“Perfect,” I said as I flipped her onto her back and slid under the blanket. “I told you I wake up hungry,” I said on my descent. “And I know exactly what I want for breakfast.” I f
