Chapter 74: Sweet Morning and Silent Bonds

Stefani whispered softly as she stepped into the room, her smile widened with Jacob still being asleep, his chest moving steadily up and down under the soft blanket. His face was all relaxed, a sight which was rarely seen in his often hectic schedule. She tiptoed over to the bed and slid back beneath the covers, not wanting to wake him right away. She lied beside him, could help but grin at the sight of him completely relaxed, dark hair all awry.

Her hand reached out to pinch playfully, nipped gently with her fingers at his nose. His brows furrowed in confusion as he stirred but didn't wake. Biting back a giggle, she did the motion again, this time pulling on his ear.

"Mmm….what.?" Jacob mumbled, still half-asleep, his hand blindly reaching up to bat hers away.

Stefani grinned mischievously and leaned closer, her voice a soft tease. "Jacob… wake up. you're missing the morning."

He groaned, pulling the blanket higher over his head. "Five more minutes," he muttered, his voice muffled by