When Elena woke up, her husband was already back and sleeping soundly, hugging her tightly with his hands around her belly.
It would have been a lovely and perfect moment, but when she remembered her husband was injured, she gently tried to remove herself from the embrace.
However, his sturdy arms wouldn't budge.
'Why the heck is he hugging me so tightly?'
"Husband, wake up," she whispered gently.
When he still wouldn't budge, she tapped his hands more forcefully.
She knew he was awake but just wanted to hold her a little longer, as he usually did.
"The baby is hungry, though. If you don't wake up, then we both starve this morning," she insisted, hoping to be released and letting the magic word 'baby' do the rest.
Ethan finally opened his eyes and looked at his wife's smug face. He quickly kissed her happily, savoring the victory in her smile.
He then stood up, ready to prepare food for his beloved wife and baby.
