Asher opened his eyes first and saw Lucy sleeping on her chest. She was still smiling, even in her sleep—proof of much she enjoyed it.
Though for him, it was just passable, if he was being honest.
It wasn't as satisfying as it had been with Hailey, but it felt better than usual. He appreciated the effort Lucy had put in.
He caressed her hair for a few more minutes before leaning in to kiss her forehead, which woke her up.
Lucy blinked slowly, her smile widening when she saw him.
"Already up?" she mumbled, voice still heavy with sleep.
"Yeah," he said, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "Didn't want to wake you."
She stretched, then curled closer, resting her head against his chest. "You could've stayed a little longer."
He hesitated. "Can't. Got something I need to take care of."
Her fingers traced lazy circles on his arm. "Is it about Hailey or the Queen of Fairies?"
Asher didn't answer right away. Just stared at the ceiling, his mind already somewhere else.
