Chapter 21: Little Wild One

*TRAE’S POV*

*The next morning…*

“Good morning,” I smiled as Mira opened her bedroom door. “I brought you a peace offering,” I announced, holding up a cup of coffee.

She was wearing a skimpy nightgown and seemed flustered by my arrival. She was clearly still fast asleep when I knocked.

“What time is it?” Mira stammered, wrapping the blanket around her bare shoulders. Even tired and wrapped in bedding, she was a sight to behold. Stay focused Trae, I reminded myself.

“Sorry, it is rather early… I can come back later,” I apologized.

“No, no! It's fine. I just didn’t sleep great is all,” she replied. “Please, come in.”

She held the bedroom door ajar for me to enter and rubbed the sleep from her eyes.

“Is it the bed? Do you need anything to make you more comfortable?” I asked.

“No, the bed is great, thanks. I just have a lot on my mind,” she explained.

“Yeah, trust me. I know the feeling…” I nodded.

Her dog, Duke, trotted over to greet me with his tail wagging.