Veronica POV
Veronica woke up to the sound of beeping, realizing immediately that she was in the hospital. She jolted half up, wondering if Wrenna had made it only to find the little girl curled up next to her, thumb in her mouth, sleeping.
She exhaled a shaky breath and sank back against the pillows, closing her eyes again, until she heard a loud snore. She opened her eyes and saw Brax, sleeping in a chair, head lulled back.
She stared at him, shocked for a moment, before she held her hand over her mouth, holding back a giggle. He seemed so vulnerable and still handsome and commanding at the same time.
Suddenly, his eyes opened and for a moment, they stared at each other, neither of them speaking until he stood up, and stepped closer, his eyes searching hers. Then—without a word—he cu
