Chapter 13

Chapter 13

His thoughts calmed down after that and he was more focused on enjoying the time we had because he wasn't sure when he would see me again. I sat up climbing from the tub and grabbing a towel for both of us. "Why don't you stay the night?" I said. He smiled. "I would love to." He said, and followed me to the bed. I threw my hair into a bun to keep it off my neck since it was wet, and I climbed into bed. He followed, and I took my place in his arms with my leg over the top of his. He lightly brushed his hand on my shoulder and down my back. Neither of us said anything but I fell asleep with the hum of his now peaceful thoughts coursing through my mind. I hadn't set an alarm to wake up, but Xavier was stirring in bed next to me. I woke up with my back to him but he had pulled me close, and had his arms wrapped tightly around me as if he was afraid I wouldn't be there when he woke up. "Good morning, beautiful." He said, and I mumbled something incoherent. I hated mornings if we