Alexander POV
The only way to stop her from waking up too early or hurting herself was to climb into bed with her, as holding her hand was not enough… well, at least that is what I told myself when I climbed in next to her.
I laid awake on the hospital's bed, holding Amelia's sleeping body next to mine. She seemed to look to be finally deep in sleep, but I was sure that if I moved or left her alone she would start waking up. But I would be lying if I tried to deny it that I needed to be in this bed with her. My body was painful with the need to hold her close, and I was tired of resisting it. I know that I would probably regret it, but I relaxed into her body and let myself drown in the warmth of her body. Feeling her close to me soothed something deep inside of me, and finally, I could
