CHAPTER Thirty-Three

  Gracie

  I got woken up with a pair of warm lips tracing over my shoulders and neck. I moaned softly.

  “Behave, your mother is still home,” I giggled.

  Melissa didn’t start until later today. That is why I knew she would still be home.

  “I am not doing anything, just waking you up,” Ryland chuckled.

  “Yeah, yeah, if you say so,” I said, turning around to face him.

  “I do. Good morning my love,” he said, going to kiss me.

  I quickly pulled the covers over my face.

  “No kisses, morning breath,” I laughed.

  Ryland laughed loudly, pulling the covers away from my face.

  “I don’t care,” he said, pressing his lips to mine.

  I tried pulling away, giggling the whole time, but Ryland wrapped his arms around me tightly, effectively holding me in place for a split second until he decided to roll me onto my back, pinning me to the bed and planting kisses all over my face while tickling me too.

  “Ryland, stop,” I squealed.