She lay there, not wanting to move for fear she would wake him, thus breaking the spell that had her feeling safe and secure for the first time in three years. But her worry was unjust. As she took in this man’s beautiful face, his eyes popped open. She was rewarded with a smile and her heart lightening. Just with his presence, Viper was slowly ridding her of the heavy burden that clung to her heart, suffocating her in fear. “Morning, sweetheart. How did you sleep?” he asked, his voice gruff from the lack of use overnight. It was the sexiest thing she could ever remember hearing. “It was the best night sleep I’ve had in a long time,” she replied honestly. “That’s what I like to hear.” He kissed the tip of her nose. “Now how about brekky?” With that, her stomach spoke. Viper pulled away from her and got out of bed. He was wearing only sweatpants. Before he pulled a t-shirt over his head, she took great pleasure in admiring his body. Her hands ached to squeeze his firm backside hidden below his pants, while her gaze took in his solid back.
