Chapter 56

I woke up to find that it was now morning. I shifted a little to look at Carson who was still sleeping. I lay on the bed for a bit longer, with my arm wrapped around Carson, before I decided to get up. I removed my arm from around him and was about to get up from the bed when Carson stopped me. He pulled me back down on the bed and wrapped his arms around me, snuggling closer.

"No, don't go. Stay for a bit longer." He said, his voice husky and heavy with sleep.

I tried turning in his arms to face him, which wasn't an easy task because of how tight he held on to me. "Carson, I have to get up." I said.

I waited quietly for a while, but Carson didn't say anything nor did he released me. After a minute has passed, I looked down at him again. "Carson?" I whispered.

"I love you, babe." He mumbled barely audible.

I smiled as I realized that he has indeed gone back to sleep. I always find it cute whenever he mumbles in his sleep. He never believes me though, when I informed him of this.

I lay