Chapter 9The next morning, Eason woke to Nate’s alarm going off. A smile stretched his lips before he could halt it, and he turned his head away from the sound. Nate had stayed the night despite Eason warning him he’d get a better night’s sleep if he went home.
He’d slept a little better than the night before, but a few hours ago, he’d woken in pain and taken a pain pill. Right now, he wanted to sleep for a week.
Nate slid down to the foot end of the bed and got out instead of climbing over Eason. Closing his eyes, Eason listened as he first went into the bathroom and then into the kitchen. He drifted between the sounds and realized he’d fallen asleep for real when Nate’s lips touched his forehead, and he startled awake.
“I’m leaving now. There is a lunch box for you in the fridge. Remo
