Take a nap

Lilly

Morning came too soon. With less than eight hours of sleep, I fixed extra strong coffee and rushed through getting everyone ready, including Noona’s boys. Noona offered to take the children to school, but I objected. It was my turn to give her a break. I loaded all the kids into my car, and we waved goodbye to Noona.

At nine, I walked into Chance’s office with his cup of coffee and my own. I was not ready to stop sipping on my caffeine.

“Morning,” I said as I set down his cup. He raised his head, and his gaze turned hot.

Not sure how he had the energy to be turned on, because he got even less sleep than me.

“Why didn’t you sleep in?” he growled.

I raised my eyebrows. “Why, good morning,” I said, then leaned back against his desk. His gaze watched my every move. I placed my palms against the smooth surface of his desk. “And how are you this fine morning?” I mused.

“Lilly,” he warned softly.

“What?” I feigned a pout.

He wasn’t amused. “I don’t have to ask you how you are. You’re t