4 - One More Time: Fireweed Harbor by J.H. Croix

Author:J.H. Croix [Croix, J.H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fireweed Harbor#4
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

McKenna

As soon as I asked the question, I silently cursed to myself. By asking, I put it out there that I wanted him to stay. I did, so very much. But what if he didn’t want to stay? Cue the awkward moment.

My charged question lingered in the air between us. I could feel the echo of my heartbeat reverberating against my rib cage. I didn’t realize I was holding my breath until Jack nodded.

“Stay,” he said.

My breath released in a whoosh.

Something woke me, maybe a gust of wind against the windows. I was curled up on my side. I felt warm, comfortable, and protected. Jack was spooned behind me.

I blinked my eyes open to see the clock on my nightstand read 5:30 a.m. I usually woke up around six. I took a soft breath, savoring the warmth.

With Jack, every expectation was being proven wrong.

His knees were tucked in the bend of mine, and I could feel his muscled body curled behind me, relaxed in sleep. One arm was draped along my hip with his palm resting on the curve of my belly. I savored the touch. It felt so good to be held.

My mind spun back to last night and his look of surprise when I explained I’d technically been a virgin. I almost snorted aloud as I lay there. I hadn’t wanted it to mean much. It was a pesky detail.

When I took another breath, I felt Jack come awake. His palm shifted, and his thumb stroked along the edge of my waist.

“McKenna?” His voice was rumbly and gruff.

The sound of my name sent a shiver through my whole body. “Yes?”

“Are you awake?”

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