Page 70 of Iron
Font Size:
He pulled my head to his lips and laid a light kiss on my temple.
“It’s going to be a long night. Why don’t you try to get some sleep.” He stroked my hair as he spoke. The soothing movement had my lids threatening to close. “I’ll come in when I’m done.”
I nodded and he pulled the covers back for me.
Feeling tired and spent, I let him tuck me in. My head sunk into the soft pillow and I was half asleep by the time I felt his finger skim my face, moving a few strands of hair away.
“I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
The door closed softly after his quietly spoken promise.
Knowing that there wasn’t any more I could do right now, I let myself drift off.
