Avery’s pov

The first rumble made me stir, then the second made me grasp for the warm arm around my waist, holding me protectively to a strong body. My head is on his chest and I can feel the steady rise and fall as he breathes.

Then a tear of rain drops on my cheek, and then another grazes just beside my mouth. I lazily open my eyes and blink away the tired gleam of sleep, yawning as I scan around the area.

The fire has since died out. I lift my head from Xade’s chest gently so as to not wake him. He looks so peaceful in his sleep, so boyish and free. Happy.

I smile softly and unable to resist, I reach up to gently stroke across his jawline. He stirs, and blinks, peeling his eyes open. Fire coarse through me with a single look from his eyes and my stomach tightens.

He grins wolfishly. “Good morning Mrs. Archer.”

smile broadens. ” Morning Mr. Archer,” I kissed his jaw and he

hold against me, deepening the kiss. I pull away before it gets too extreme. He pouts, frowning adorably.

bite my finger. ”

he stares up at me in awe. He reaches for my hair and threads his fingers through the strands. ” You’re incredibly beautiful,” he whispers. “I can’t wait to wake

blush, feeling the warmth from his words caress me. Another rumble of thunder made him squint and look up at the sky behind him. “Looks like rain is approaching,” just as he says that, a drop falls on his forehead, then another until it is full on

and we made a dash to the house, laughing and

I’m crazy ’bout you,” he started to sing once more, and I opened my arms, letting the raindrops

I would be lying if I said that I could live this life without you,” I joined in, looking down at him and resting my hands on his shoulders. He grinned up at me fondly, his eyes

me giggle before placing me down on my feet once more, interlocking our fingers and run for the

his hair purposely in my face

puppy,” I scold

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