I Thought I'd Finally Get To Relax

I Know I’m Not Supposed To Say This, But I Love You.

I Clung To That Spark Of Hope, Nurturing It Into A Small Flame That Chased Some Of The Shadows In My Heart Away.

Naptime,ʺ Said Christian, Leading Her Toward The Bed. ʺi Still Need A Shower.ʺ ʺsleep First. Shower Later.ʺ He Pulled Back The Covers. ʺiʹll Sleep With You.ʺ ʺsleep Or Sleep?ʺ She Asked Dryly, Sliding Gratefully Into Bed. ʺreal Sleep. You Need It.ʺ He Crawled In Beside Her, Spooning Against Her And Resting His Face On Her Shoulder. ʺof Course, Afterward, If You Want To Conduct Any Official Council Business...ʺ ʺi Swear, If You Say ‘little Dragomirs,ʹ You Can Sleep In The Hall.

She Says You're Not Awake Until You're Actually Out Of Bed And Standing Up.

I Heard Some Interesting Things About Your Performance Up Here." "i Hear Interesting Things About Your 'performance' All The Time Doug, But You Don't Hear Me Making Jokes About It.