Barbara cannot get adequate rest since she has recently suffered backaches and swollen feet, which contributes to her irritable temperament. But, when she finally gets the opportunity to sleep, it will be for more than six hours, and she will wake up due to starvation.
With the support of a pregnancy pillow cushioning her growing bulge, Barbara lay in the center of the bed to get a restful night's sleep. Her long, wavy hair spread across two pillows, and the blankets were twisted between her fair skin.
Lycus sat on the side of their bed and observed her in the nearly pitch-black ambiance. His rough fingertips brushed her cheek and caused a curve to appear at the corner of his lips. Barbara never understood why he liked watching her sleeping face when all she had was a resolute chin and
