Page 20 of Finding Cory

"I'll be honest and say that my thoughts are not at all sweet at the moment." He lightly stroked the two dimples on either side of the base of her spine. "And that if you weren't so badly burned, me giving you a back massage would be a prelude to something other than sleep."

Olivia smiled into her pillow. "Can I get a rain check on that?"

"Anytime." She felt a gentle kiss on her nape, then Cory drew the sheet gently up over her. "Get some sleep, Olivia. And stay out of the sun tomorrow!"

"Stay," she said impulsively as his weight lifted off the bed.

"Hmm?"

"Would you stay? And just sleep here?"

"You sure?"

"Yes, please."

"Give me five minutes." He left her alone but was back in less than the time he'd promised, breath smelling freshly of toothpaste. Wearing a T-shirt and boxers, he slid into bed beside her. "This okay?"

Cheek turned towards him on the pillow, Olivia gave him a sleepy smile. "Perfect."

"Sleep well then, angel." He leaned over to kiss her lips gently before turning out the light.

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