Page 107 of Unwrapping Romance

“How about I draw you a nice hot bubble bath so you can relax?”

“That sounds nice.”

He climbed off the bed, went into the bathroom, and turned on the bath water.

“Come on.” He took hold of my arm and pulled me up. “I poured in your favorite bubbles.”

I stripped out of my clothes and sank into the deep, bubbly tub, my head against the fluffy white bath pillow. My body started to relax. After climbing out, I put on my nightshirt and climbed into bed. I was exhausted and only wanted to sleep.

“I’m going to get Ellie from Gretchen’s house.” He leaned over and kissed my lips. “I’ll get her ready for bed and tell her you’re not feeling well.”

“Thank you. Don’t forget the elf,” I said.

“Any ideas?”

“Nope. Figure it out, Jack.” I rolled over, tucking my hands under the pillow.

“I will.” He sighed.

I was lightly sleeping when I felt little lips on my cheek and whispering in my ear.

“I hope you feel better. I love you.”

Rolling over, I saw Ellie on the other side of me.

“I love you too, sweetheart.” I hugged her.

“Elianna? What are you doing in here? I told you Sierra was sleeping and didn’t feel well. I asked you to get in bed.”

“Sorry, Daddy. I wanted to say goodnight.”

“It’s okay, Jack. She’s the sweetest little girl in the world. Goodnight, Ellie. I’ll see you in the morning.”

“Night, Sierra. Okay, Daddy. I’m ready to go to bed.” She ran out of the room.

“Sorry about that.”

“Don’t ever be sorry when it comes to her.” I smiled.

After I put her to bed, I’ll be in here. Can I get you anything?”

“Just your sexy body.”

“Uh, are you feeling better down there?”

“I didn’t mean for sex, Jack. I just want to snuggle with you.”

“Oh.” He smiled. “You can have all the snuggles you want, baby. I’ll be right back.”

I grabbed the TV remote and turned on the TV. A movie was ending, and another was starting. Jack walked into the room, changed into a pair of pajama bottoms, brushed his teeth, and climbed into bed.

“What’s on?” he asked, hooking his arm around me as I snuggled against him.

“I don’t know.” I hit the info button, and Home Alone was next.

“Huh, I never saw that movie,” Jack said.

“Me either. Want to watch it?” I looked up at him.

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