Her thoughts raced, and without realizing it, Duke had been quietly watching her.
He leaned against the side, resting his arm casually on the surface, his hand cradling his face as he observed the range of expressions that flickered across Kisha's face.
He found her reactions both fascinating and amusing, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
After Kisha's excitement began to fade, she became aware of Duke's intense gaze.
Turning to her side, she found her husband watching her with a gentle smile, but his eyes carried a smoldering intensity that made her cheeks flush.
Embarrassed, she flicked his forehead, but her action only made Duke laugh heartily as he effortlessly pulled her into his arms.
"What got you so happy this early in the morning?" Duke asked, his voice still husky from sleep, carrying a deep, magnetic timbre that sent a pleasant shiver down Kisha's spine.
