REID POV
Sunlight teases and dances against my eyelids, tempting them to open, but I squeeze them shut tighter. Warmth surrounds me, my body relaxed and at ease, more rested than I’ve been in weeks. Or maybe ever.
I adjust my body, settling further into the plush, soothing warmth, wrapping my arms tighter around the person snuggled on top of me.
My eyes snap open and my chin tilts down until Taryn fills my field of vision. Taryn, curled up on my chest, my blanket tucked around her body, her eyes shut tight and her breathing deep and even, a small smile on her face even in her sleep.
I hold my breath and don’t move a muscle, too afraid to wake her up. Because when she wakes up, the magic of this moment will disappear, the spell broken, and she’ll leave my arms, taking her warmth, light,
