Chapter 72

SEVENTY-TWO

CALLUM

- Present Day -

I look down to see her breathing softly where she lays on the couch and can’t help the satisfied smile that pulls at the corner of my mouth. It didn’t take long for her to fall asleep, absolutely exhausted after such a rollercoaster of events tonight.

Shifting, I carefully adjust from where I’d been lying with her on the couch and stand, trying my best not to wake her. The room is dark, lit only by the dim light of the forgotten tv, I scoop her into my arms, carrying her to her bed and laying down behind her.

Pulling her against my chest and closing my eyes with a contented sigh, I drift off with a smile on my face and feeling happier than I’ve felt in years.

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