Alexis lay on her side, her gaze fixed on the crib where the baby slept soundly, perhaps sated from feeding. Deep down, she longed to be closer to the child, but she resisted displaying too much affection in Leonel's presence.

However, Leonel seemed to read her mind. He kissed the back of her neck and murmured softly, “Shall I bring the baby to you?"

She declined gently. "She's sleeping. Let's wait until she wakes."

Leonel did not press further.

Instead, he opened his arms, inviting Alexis to rest against hima rarity even during the peaks of their past passion. Alexis found his approach somewhat contrived.