Author's Note: I'm so, sorry for not updating sooner! I've been working on another story, and this one got shoved to the side...But I'm back! Sorry the chapter's so short...
Chapter 22
The next morning Jim to the sun was beaming through the big bay window. He glanced around in confusion. Why was he down here? He looked down at the sleeping form in his arms and immediately it all came rushing back. He decided that no matter how late it was he could wait until she was at least awake before he left her side. And with that he tightened his arms around her, savoring the wonderful way she fit in his arms, the even breathing pattern, the way her soft hair smelt, the small smile that rested on her lips. A smile lit the his face and he went back to sleep.
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Zandra stirred in his arms. She opened her eyes and squinted in the bright sunlight. After letting her eyes adjust to the light she tipped back her head to look at Jim who was shaking himself awake. He smiled at her and kissed the top of her head lightly.
"Good morning." He entwined their fingers together.
"Afternoon more likely. Jim...did we....?"
"No. You fell asleep sometime very early this morning. I guess I did too."
"Good." She stretched and started to sit up, giving his fingers a final squeeze before releasing them. "I'd better go tell Silver not to send in a search party. I normally don't sleep in."
"Yeah, me neither." He stood up and followed her to the door. "Hang on a sec."
He turned her to face him and gave her a gentle kiss.
"All right, now I'm ready. Let's go."
So they left the room, hand in hand.
