Chapter 37

• Nicole slowly opened her eyes, her mind foggy from sleep. As she became more aware of her surroundings, she realized that she was lying on her bed, with someone's hand resting on her inner thigh. The touch was gentle, yet sensual, and it sent a shiver down her spine.
• She knew whose hand it was without having to look. It was Gage's. She could feel his chest against her back, his warm breath on her skin. They were spooning, with his arm wrapped around her waist, holding her close.
• The morning light streaming through her window cast a warm glow over the room, illuminating the gentle rise and fall of Gage's chest as he breathed.