He Knows When You’re Awake: A Naughty or Nice Novel

by Alta Hensley

“People show what they think others want to see.

“I was thinking about surrender,” I say softly. “How choosing to give up control is its own kind of power.”

“Stop trying to be perfect.” His lips brush my ear, then trail down my neck. “You’re more interesting when you’re not.”

“Having something to lose makes you more careful.”

There’s just this—Sloane in my arms, snow falling outside, and Christmas jazz playing softly in a room full of lights.

“Failure teaches you more than success?”

“I don’t need to be perfect,” I tell her honestly. “I just need you.”