Emma Richmond: Instant Mother

Rolling over, blearily opening her eyes, she found Jessica watching her.

With a wide yawn, a shiver as a naked shoulder came into contact with the cold air, she dragged her pyjama top back in place and smiled. ‘Hello, sweetheart. Did you sleep all right?’

Jessica nodded, continued to watch her, then glanced at the bedroom door.

‘Right. First things first.’ Grabbing her dressing gown, she got out and shrugged quickly into it. ‘Let’s get that fire alight and see if your uncle’s awake.’ And Mike, she remembered despairingly.

And, finally, there was a smile.

‘He’s in the lounge. Here, put my jumper on, otherwise you’ll get cold.’ Reaching for the jumper she’d worn yesterday, she handed it over, smiled as Jessica slipped into it. It reached her ankles. After rolling up the sleeves for her, she went to open the bedroom door.

Mr Jones shot out, followed by Jessica. And Alexa found Stefan already awake and standing in the kitchen drinking a cup of tea. Dark stubble decorated his chin, his dark hair was every which way. He looked rather piratically dangerous, and her heart shook. Nervous tension cramped her stomach.

He smiled as he caught sight of Jessica. A smile Alexa wanted for herself.

Putting down his cup, he scooped his niece up and into his arms. He held her tight for a moment, kissed her soft hair, then turned to face Alexa.

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