Debbie
He was standing a few feet away, leaning against a tall tree. He had removed his suit jacket and tie. He was now in his white shirt, which was unbuttoned at the collar, and his hands were tucked into his pockets.
He looked at me with those kind, soulful eyes that always made me feel like I was the only person in the world.
“Rex,” I whispered, a small smile finally reaching my lips. “What are you doing out here?”
He walked toward me, the moonlight catching the silver in his hair. He sat down on the bench, leaving just enough space between us that I could feel his heat radiating toward me.
“I could ask you the same thing. But I think I already know the answer.”
“I just can’t sleep, Rex,” I lied.
His blue eyes searched my face. “Is it because you actually can’t sleep? Or is it b
