Chapter 27: Sarah

He shifted to see my face-cradling me-and chuckled when he realized I'd been staring at him. "You hungry, sunshine?"

"Not overly." That wasn't exactly true. I wasn't ready for food, but I wished Charlie would feast on me.

I pulled him down by the back of his neck to bring his lips to mine. It took so little to coax Charlie into affection, and I loved that I never had to ask or tell him what I wanted. One kiss was all it took, and he picked up from there.