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When we got back to Mal’s place, I carried a sleeping Shawn up to his roos I turned around in circles when I entered the e The sound of a door being opened gotout of the water closet

“Where are my suitcases?” I asked as he walked over to the sink to wash his hands

“In the closet”

I headed over to the large master closet Inside, my suitcases sat on a coers Mal had all his clothes and shoes, surprisingly, neatly arranged on one half of the space

“You can hang up stuff if you want You know, just in case you don’t want to have to keep digging through your suitcase while you’re here”

I glanced back over ht you’d have this filled”

“The chest of drawers is empty, too I took the dresser because it had more room”

I looked over at the tall piece of furniture that stood against the wall next to the closet “You left me space?”

Mal put his hands on ainst hiave me a kiss on the top of my head “I told you this place is for us When you’re ready But, like with the decorating, I figured it’d be easier to plan ahead Less adjustment needed that way”

I turned around and wrapped my ar me in warmth and security

“This is my favorite place”

“The closet?”

“Your arms”

Chapter 53

Calida