Wendy
“Can you come and hug mom too? I want her to get well faster.”
Hearing William’s innocent plea, my heart did a violent flip in my chest. My cheeks instantly flooded with a fierce, burning heat.
I looked up at Reed. The mere thought of him crouching down and hugging me while I sat on the carpet in my pajamas made my pulse race in a way that was entirely new and entirely overwhelming.
Reed met my wide eyes. I saw his gaze flick to my flushed cheeks.
A flash of understanding passed over his face. He misread my blushing completely. He thought I was uncomfortable. He thought the idea of his physical affection was crossing a boundary I wasn't ready for.
But before the silence could stretch into something awkward, Reed moved.
He closed the distance between us with two long strides a
