
He watched as her eyes grew heavy, and he could tell she was fighting sleep. As Tom continued reading, he felt his daughter grow more and more relaxed until she nuzzled into his chest. When he looked down, she was fast asleep, her chest rising and falling evenly as she held Jane tightly. He closed the book and set it on the side table before pulling the blanket tighter around her and wrapping his arms around her. It had been too long since she fell asleep in his arms, and he was going to savor every moment.