Chapter 40: Sweet Escape

Kit frowned sleepily and rubbed her face, trying to get rid of whatever was tickling her so she could get back to sleep. She cracked an eye open when her hand came in contact with warm skin.

Kit's frown deepened as she looked at the strange, male finger on her face. She pulled her face back quickly and relaxed when she heard Luca's familiar, warm chuckle.

"Not a morning person?" Luca asked, watching Kit fondly as she slowly woke up.

"Just not used to someone tickling my face in the morning," Kit said groggily as Luca wound an arm around her waist and pulled her into his chest. She buried her head into his chest and started drifting off again.

"Stay awake, Kit," Luca demanded gently while rocking her.

"Why?" Kit groaned sleepily. "I'm not going to work today - let me sleep!"

Luca chuckled again and cupped her face with his hand. "Can you take Friday off too?"

Kit frowned and peered at Luca through half-opened eyes. "Why? What's on Friday?"

Luca smiled down at Kit, thinking that