Chapter Seventy One

“I just want to cuddle you.”

“I don’t want you to.” Bea was saying when he placed her head on his chest and she was surprised at the warmth she felt due to the closeness of their bodies. They were in a spooning position and for the first time she felt really protected.

“You win because I’m tired and I don’t have the strength to argue with you.”

“Anything that makes you sleep at night.” Daniel smiled, kissing the side of her forehead.

Beatrice felt her eyes start getting itchy but she tried her best to push back the tears. It was evident that she and Daniel started on a very terrible path but if she was being sincere, no man had ever made her feel loved; not even Frank.

“Are you an early riser?” He asked, caressing her hair.

“It depends. Why do you ask?”

“I need to be up early. Grandma and I have a meeting with someone. It’s business related but we will be done before noon."

“Then we have the rest of the day to explore this city before we head back home.”

“It’s fine. You don’t need to