Chapter 272

December 24th

Ronnie woke, still tired. She moved closer to Mitch and he automatically pulled her closer. "I'm still tired. Is it really time to get up?"

Mitch rubbed her arm, "Me too," he mumbled. "What's all the noise out in the kitchen?"

"I don't know, it's probably Mom, Marie and maybe Tory making breakfast. Wyatt, hopefully, is still asleep," Ronnie said, her voice hoarse.

"So many things to do today. I need to wrap presents," Ronnie yawned stretched her arms over her head. "Maybe you can take Wyatt to the office."

"Don't need to, I hired two new deputies who are working the next few days. I actually have a few days of vacation now. Maybe your mom and Tory could keep him occupied out there."

"Maybe," Ronnie said, then Mitch kissed her neck. "Oh, a little frisky this morning."

"Every morning, but we never have time, remember?"

"Oh, I remember, then I can't take my eyes off you while I'm at work."

"Do I distract you?" Mitch said in a sing songy voice.

"Yes, you d