But he felt comforted.
Comforted that when she felt hurt and was in a bad mood, she chose to snuggle by his side.
Mason Nightshade went around to her side, lifted her out of the car, and shut the door with his knee. She let out a soft murmur in his arms, adjusted her head to a comfortable position, and continued to sleep.
The tension in Mason Nightshade's heart eased, and he exhaled a breath, carrying her upstairs. He easily entered the password and opened the door.
He walked into the bedroom and laid Aurelia Shaw on the bed.
He bent down to take off her shoes and then removed her coat.
He frowned, looking at her clothes for a long time, hesitated for a moment, but eventually took them all off.
He tossed the dirty clothes into the bathroom, and while taking a shower, he washed her panties too.
He came out wearing a bathrobe, climbed into bed, and pulled her into his arms.
"Mason."
Half asleep, half awake, Aurelia Shaw mumbled.
