My left eye peeked out at the window at the sound. The annoyance that was spreading through me was too much for such an early hour of the morning. "Stupid branch," I muttered the words and stretched my arms above my head.
"Stop moving." Carter's voice mumbled itself against the pillow.
My head felt light, and my exhaustion was clear, but otherwise I felt unaffected by the alcohol. I opened my mouth wide in a yawn and glanced down at my husband. His bare back was highlighted by the rising sun. His bare back... I sucked in a breathe, suddenly feeling embarrassed. I pulled the sheet up high over my bare torso, stirring Carter’s comfort.
"What in the name of--"
He rolled over towards me, stopping midsentence. He slowly inched towards me and kissed my hand that was holding up the blanket. I
