Sunshine was streaming through the large window opposite the bed when Hayden opened his eyes. He took care of personal business, then made the bed quickly before leaving the room and wandering down the hall, combing his hair with the fingers of one hand. The aroma of bacon, eggs, and coffee greeted Hayden as he walked into the kitchen.
“See, adorable in the morning,” Neal said and poured coffee into a mug, offering it to Hayden.
Hayden took the mug and sipped the hot liquid, studying Neal’s tousled hair as he did so. “Yes, very adorable,” he said and grinned. “Actually sexy is the word that came to mind.”
“I can live with that,” Neal agreed. He held out a piece of bacon for Hayden to try.
Hayden bit off a piece of the bacon, ate it, and asked, “What kind of bacon is this? It’s good, bu
