Chapter Twenty-Two

Laura

Laura woke up to the morning sun shining in through the window of the cabin. She slowly opened her eyes and glanced around the room. It was the first time seeing it in the daylight. The fire had gone out, but it was still smoldering and putting out enough warmth to take the chill out of the air.

Well, I'm awake and last night was most definitely not just a dream, she thought. That makes me happier than I've been in a long time.

Ethan's arm was wrapped around her. She felt as he pulled her close him so that her back pressed against his chest. Then he kissed the top of her shoulder, sending a tingle through her.

“You awake?” he whispered.

Laura nodded. “Yeah, just woke up actually.”

“What time is it?” he asked.

“No clue,” she said. “I guess around eight.”

“We should just lay here all day,” he said, chuckling.

“God, I wish that I could.” Laura sighed and pressed her back against him, snuggling as close as possible. “I've got to get back to the kids, though. I told Elena that I woul