She looked at him, wide eyed, like a thief caught red handed. Her cheeks flushed in embarrassment. She tried to explain her actions but her mouth didn't cooperate with her.
Alex chuckled at her expression. At that moment, she looked young and alive. Adorable even. He pulled her body forward until she was lying on the bed.
"Would you like to lay with me? I need a good rest. I can't sleep knowing that you are watching me. Let me hold you to sleep, if you don't mind."
She stared into his gaze, still feeling shy. However, she didn't fight him when he pulled her into his chest.
She didn't even feel awkward that he was younger. It felt right to be held with love. Her body didn't resist his touch like it would Lucas.
Rather, she found herself sinking into the bliss that his comforting scent placed her into. Peculiar, she thought but it felt right and that was all that mattered.
