It felt weird.
Yet it felt right.
I crouched down and faced Hazel’s stomach.
Last time I was down here…
“Goodnight,” I whispered.
That was the best I had.
I stood back up.
“Wow,” Hazel said. “Riveting.”
“Get some sleep.”
I walked out of my bedroom and shut the door.
The thought of Hazel in my room, undressing…
My job was to crash on the couch.
I got what I wanted, which was Hazel here.
A full hour went by and I couldn’t sleep.
I had the urge to check on Hazel.
I tried to sneak through my apartment.
I did the best I could not to wake Hazel up.
Once in the bedroom, I looked down at her.
Asleep.
I nodded.
I wandered back to my couch and sat down.
My eyes were heavy but my heart kind of jumped a little.
I told myself to get some sleep.
I had to deal with a pregnant woman in the morning.
Chapter Fourteen
HAZEL
My first thoughtin the morning?
At least I’m alone in his bed this time.
Then?
At least we didn’t have sex.