“Stay here.” He whispers against her lips as he rolls out of bed and stands up. She whimpers slightly, wrapping her arms around his waist.

He chuckles quietly to himself as he starts to walk towards the door, carefully lifting her off of the ground, holding her against him tightly.

She tucks her head beneath his chin and lays a hand on his chest, letting him lead her towards the stairs.

Max walks slowly down the stairs, making sure not to drop her. Once they get to the bottom of the steps he sets her down and kisses her cheek gently.

“Be good.” He whispers as he continues down the...