My man, my everything

Laura

The drive back to the villa was filled with soft golden sunlight streaming through the car windows. I leaned back in my seat, hands cradling my stomach, feeling the warmth seep into my skin. Jake was focused on the road, but his occasional glances in my direction told me his mind was still on me. Protective as ever. But I couldn't let the moment go without addressing the little incident from the hospital. 

"So…" I started casually, turning to face him with a sly grin. 

Jake shot me a quick side-eye. "Uh-oh. I know that tone. What are you up to, Mrs. Evans?" 

"Oh, nothing." I paused dramatically, twirling a strand of hair between my fingers. "Just… thinking about how Nurse Anna's heart must be breaking right about now." 

He groaned so loudly I couldn't hold back my laughter. 

"Laura…"