"That's fine," he bent to kiss her forehead and smooth the hair from her face. "I brought you books but to tell the truth, they keep me entertained as well. While you bat at the pretty fireflies, I'll sit here and wait for it wear off."

Reluctantly, he moved off the bed and back into the chair, which he pulled closer to her. "I won't get much time with you in the next four days until my next day off."