Her Thoughts

Viviana's POV

Rocco’s head lolled against my shoulder as I carried him inside.

The sun had tired him out more than he’d admit, his limbs loose and warm, curls damp from the pool and clinging to his forehead. He didn’t stir when I laid him down on the bed after changing his clothes, only sighed softly, fingers curling into the edge of his pillow like it was an anchor.

I brushed my thumb over his c