(Midnight Matings 17) - Gabrielle Evans - Hot And Cold by Gabrielle Evans

of what he was currently feeling. “It can wait until morning,” Theris argued with a cute pout on his full lips. “Come back to bed, love.” Oh, it was tempting, irresistibly so. Though his brain was spinning in overdrive, there was something decidedly serene about holding Theris in his embrace that eased his troubles and calmed his overactive thoughts. Perhaps his mate’s sweet scent could lull him to sleep after all. Besides, it wasn’t like Theris was going to have the baby in the middle of the night. Things were going to change very soon, much sooner than he’d like, and he’d be a fool to give up one more night of their passingly normal relationship. * * * * Surprisingly, Ryo managed to sleep soundly until the sun rose the next morning. Once he was awake, he was ready to go, however. There were books to read, people to talk to, things to look up, and changes to be made. He didn’t want to give up his privacy, but a cabin in the woods was no place to raise a baby. As much as he hated it, they were definitely going to need to start looking for a place closer to the local population. Thankfully, the area wasn’t densely populated, but even one neighbor within shouting distance did not appeal to him in the least. It wasn’t about him, anymore, though. Ryo had the distinct feeling that nothing would ever be about him again, and strangely, he was okay with that. There hadn’t been any dawning knowledge or great epiphany while he was sleeping. Light from the heavens hadn’t filled his soul