Book 2: Chapter 129

The smell of pine needles and lavender fills the room. I keep my eyes closed and hide my smile as the giggles get closer.

“Mommy? Are you awake?” Ruby’s little voice whispers loudly. I can feel her weight climbing onto the bed.

“Shhh, Ruby, Mommy gets to sleep, because it’s her birfday,” Darius giggles at her while he climbs onto the bed as well.

I roll over and pretend to yawn with a big growl