Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

Leanne was caught between sleep and wakefulness when the bedroom door creaked open again. The sound of steady, unhurried footsteps approached the bed.

The mattress dipped slightly as the other half of the down comforter was pulled back, and a faint, refreshing scent of cedar, reminiscent of morning mist in a forest, enveloped her.

He didn't want to wake her, so he used the guest bathroom to freshen up.

Feeling secure in his presence, Leanne instinctively snuggled closer, wrapping her arms around his waist. She felt warm and soft, filling Curtis' arms.

He wrapped his arms around her, his voice low with concern. "Did I wake you?"

Partially awake by then, she shook her head against his chest. "I was half expecting you."

Far from being a saint, Curtis found himself unable to resist her sleepy charm.

He gently brushed her hair to the side, planting soft kisses on her eyes, delicate nose, and lips.

little snuggle bug." The nickname stirred a sweet, tingling sensation in Leanne's heart. She responded with a

curious to see more. Caught between amusement and resignation, Curtis gently lifted her chin. "Let's not start something we can't finish tonight.

poorly lately, often waking up in the middle of the night. Curtis knew his self-control around her was weak, but he

the soft orange glow of the night light, Leanne's clear

made Curtis catch his breath, his voice

to help," Leanne whispered, cheeks

He indeed wanted that.

grip, Curtis pressed his forehead against hers, his voice husky. "You've been naughty. Learning

eagerness to learn was

the crook of her shoulder, his

hands with a

bed, Leanne fiddled with the buttons on his pajama top, fighting the urge to

"Not sleepy?" Curtis observed.

time with you. You've been