““We all ate a lot. I slept in this morning, though, so I think I’m more rested than you.” “You needed the sleep.” “So did you.” “I’m fine.” Jack touched his lips to Ivy’s temple as he rested his eyes, the warmth from the fire washing over him as the silence of the house welcomed him to a level of comfort he didn’t know existed before moving to Shadow Lake. “I enjoyed spending time with your mother and aunt. They always make me feel like a king.” Ivy furrowed her brow. “Didn’t they make you peel potatoes?” “They were kingly potatoes.””
