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.

the strongest heroes could falter in the

a gentle kiss to her forehead. "Alright, I'll

a firm kiss on his cheek before snuggling back into him. She was so

for a long time, savoring the warmth of her body

him whenever he thought about it. The passion they had shared had been

moment had passed, he realized how impulsive he had been. He

starting from her cheeks to her lips, then burying his face in her silky hair

been unleashed, he realized just how much he adored her. He wanted

embrace, perhaps a little too forcefully. Hailey winced slightly in her sleep and let out

his grip, afraid

asleep again, Declan carefully slipped

one last

...

the hotel, Stella was

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, realizing she was lying in

up.

previous night.

we sleep together

that what you and your father