Little pink fingers held on to her thumb for a moment before finally letting go. Nadiya let out a long sigh of relief as she gently placed Riona down into her bassinet for the night. She had barely separated from the little girl since taking her from Adrian’s arms outside the helicopter. It was as if they had been trying to make up for the week apart, but now her baby was peacefully asleep, and, as much as she wanted to continue holding her, she knew Riona would be more comfortable sleeping in the bassinet. Besides, Nadiya thought as she gave her daughter’s cheek one last affectionate rub. There was a man that also needed her attention.
She finally turned around and found Trick watching her from the bed. He was still wearing the rib belt he hated so much as he leaned shirtless against th
