Chapter 140

Rowan

The knock on my door causes me to shriek in excitement. I know it's Cutter, and even though it's only been a few days, I've missed him. I run so fast I slide on the hardwood, hitting the door in the front foyer. "Ouch."

"Ro, are you okay?"

I'm holding my forehead as I swing it open, and let him in. "Fine, I was too excited and skid."

He sweeps me up in his arms, and I'm back where I've wanted to be since I left Laurel Springs. "Missed you." He runs his nose along my jawline.

"Missed you, too."

This time I release him from my grip, letting him come completely into the living room. "Four days, huh?"

"Four days," he confirms, excitement in his eyes.

But I can see it, the weariness marked by dark circles. "How long have you been awake?"

He glances at his watch. "Going on twenty hours."

"As excited as I am that you're here, I really think you should get some sleep. It won't do either of us any good if you're dead on your feet."

"But you work tomorrow," he argues.