Chapter 50

Declan

Waking up with Vera Hayes in my arms is dangerous, because now that I know what it feels like, I don't think I'll ever want to wake up any other way.

She's still asleep. Hair spread across my pillow. Face peaceful. One hand resting on my chest like even in sleep, she needs to touch me.

I don't move. Don't want to disturb this moment. Don't want reality to intrude yet.

Because reality is wai