Chapter 264

"Okay," Wyatt answered in a ready-to-sleep-hoarse voice.

Ronnie took Wyatt's hand and headed down the hall to her room, Mugsy following close behind. When she opened her bedroom door, Mitch was asleep, his reading glasses on and a newspaper on his face. Ronnie held a finger over her mouth, and said, "Sshhhh."

"Mugsy, you can sleep with Mr. Wyatt tonight. He needs your company and your warmth." She whispered, glanced at Wyatt, "He really does keep you warm."

"Come on Mugsy, be a good girl." Ronnie started out the door with Mugsy following but Wyatt hung back. "Come on Wyatt."

"Your bed is big, there's enough room, we can all fit." Wyatt stood beside the bed.

"Remember you wanted your own room?"

"Oh, yeah, that's' right." Wyatt followed her and Mugsy up the back stairs and into his room.

Ronnie turned down the covers and patted the sheets. Wyatt slid in and Mugsy soon joined him on top of the bed. Ronnie tucked Wyatt in and gave him a kiss on his forehead. But when she tu