After Selena Kensington finished her bath, Sterling Norwood carried her out of the bathroom.
He laid Selena down on the bed.
Seeing the color gradually return to her face, Sterling's expression softened.
"Sleep."
He said softly.
Selena tugged on Sterling's sleeve, "Together."
Sterling's gaze softened, and he pulled back the covers and lay down.
Selena snuggled up to him, affectionately nuzzling into his embrace.
Sterling was amused by her playful nudging, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
He lifted his hand, gently patting Selena's back as if to soothe her. "Go to sleep."
Hearing his words, Selena stopped her playful nuzzling.
She obediently closed her eyes and fell asleep in Sterling's arms.
Sterling didn't stop his gentle patting, continuing until Selena fell into a deep sleep.
Only then did he stop, gazing at Selena's peacefully sleeping face.
