Chapter 71

# Chapter 71 (Complete Revised Version)

## Avery

Morning light filtered through the curtains when I felt Ryker stir beside me.

"Stay." He sensed my movement and leaned down to press a kiss to my forehead. "You were up late researching. Rest a bit longer. I'll make breakfast."

I wanted to protest, but his fingers carded gently through my hair, and that quiet comfort pulled me back into the pillows.