Malachi’s POV
I didn’t think I would fall asleep, but I must have because when I woke, daylight streamed through the windows and Rae was no longer in bed with me. Mild panic crossed my mind before the smell of cooking bacon filled my senses. Hoping that was a good sign, I got dressed quickly and rushed downstairs to see Rae putting together some bacon sandwiches, still in her pajamas.
“Morning” she smiled awkwardly, barely looking at me.
I stalked towards her and wrapped her in my arms, from behind, inhaling her scent. “Good morning beautiful”
She let go of the plate she was holding and turned around in my arms, so she was facing me. She gingerly looked up at me as I stared deeply into her big brown and amber eyes. “You came back” she croaked out in a whisper.
“Of course, I came
