The Divorce Prescription

Hailey was stirred awake by the faint movements beside her. Still half-asleep, she felt Declan shifting as if he was about to get up, prompting her to groggily open

her eyes.

Last night, they had gone from the bed to the bathroom and then to the couch, exhausting every bit of their energy. Now, every slight movement sent a burning ache through her body, and she felt as if she were falling apart.

"Declan, are you leaving?" she asked.

Hailey had been sleeping nestled in Declan's arms, and though he had tried to be as gentle as possible, his movements had still woken her.

Declan gazed at her softly. "Hailey, I have to go."

"What time is it?"

"Go back to sleep. It's only 4:00 am."

Hailey reached out and hugged him, snuggling into his embrace like a clingy kitten. "It's only 4:00 am. Why are you leaving so soon? Stay with me a little longer."

Declan needed to return to the hotel. He couldn't afford to be absent when Stella woke up, and he had his own responsibilities to attend to.

But now, with Hailey holding onto him and acting spoiled, he found himself wavering.

even the strongest heroes could falter in the face

lay back down, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead.

firm kiss on his cheek before snuggling back into him. She was so exhausted that she quickly drifted back

Hailey in his arms for a long time, savoring the warmth of her body

in his bones, sending shivers through him whenever he thought about it. The passion they had shared had

of the moment had passed, he realized how impulsive he had been. He had taken her-and

and kissed her, starting from her cheeks to her

for so long, but now that they had been unleashed, he realized just how much

Hailey winced slightly in her sleep and let out a soft murmur.

immediately loosened his grip,

again, Declan carefully slipped out

kissed her one last

...

hotel, Stella was still

Stella on the bed and lay down beside her, closing his eyes as thoughts of Hailey filled his

am, Stella stirred awake. She shifted slightly,

up. "You're

to recall the events of the previous night. She remembered sitting on Declan's lap, but everything after that wa

together last night?" Stella asked

out of bed and coldly asked, "Isn't that what you and your father