CHAPTER 55

( Yvonne’s POV )

I woke up in my bed about an hour ago. Connor is laying on the couch, but he keeps having nightmares.

After watching for a minute, hoping he'd calm down, I climbed out of bed and walked over to him.

Kneeling in front of him, I place a hand on his cheek. As his face relaxes he sighs in his sleep.

Connor looks so peaceful and child-like this way.

The temptation to kiss him is overwhelming and I have to force myself not to.

I go to stand up and his eyes crack open. "Why are you out of bed?" He asks as he sits up and rubs his eyes.

"You were having a nightmare." I watched him for a second before going on.

"What was it about? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, it just worries me." His shoulders slump forward and he reaches out his hand. I take it and he pulls me onto his lap.

Before he talks, he takes a deep breath of my scent. His hot breath on my neck makes me want to shiver but I hold it back. "You were taken away from me again and I couldn't find you anyw