Natalie, still wide awake, could sense every one of his movements. When she realized he was inching toward her, her heart skipped a beat, but she stayed still, too nervous to move.
She felt his hand slide under her neck, his arm coming around her shoulder. His other hand rested over hers, his large palm enveloping her smaller one. His chest pressed firmly against her back, wrapping her in his warmth.
"Ju...stin..." she mumbled, her heart pounding in her chest.
"I just want to sleep," he murmured softly, his breath warm against the back of her neck.
Natalie calmed herself and didn't protest. Instead her other hand moved to held his hand that was wrapped round her shoulder, assuring him she was fine it.
Assured of her willingness, Justine tightened his hold around her, holding her as close as he could. He inhaled her sweet scent at the back of her neck, finding it comforting to his sesnes and closed his eyes as if sleep was finally calling for him.
