Chapter 36
THIRTY-SIX
NOAH
Ismile down at Gracie as she sleeps on the couch. She fell asleep halfway through the movie, and I’ve been watching her ever since. She’s so peaceful, and I ache to feel her in my arms, to sleep next to her with her body blanketing mine, but she’s not ready for that yet.
We’re taking things slow, which I’m fine with. I know where we’ll end up, and while I can’t wait to get there, I also know that letting her take this at her pace is what’s best for our relationship.
Things have been perfect, not a single thing could stop the happiness I feel right now.
My Gracie is finally letting me in, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
I slide my arms beneath her body and lift her, carrying her into her bedroom before placing her in the bed and lifting the sheets to cover her.
“Goodnight, Gracie,” I whisper as I tuck a stray piece of hair behind her ear. “I love you.”