The girl curled up under the quilt, snuggling in the sweet warmth it provided. She reveled in the contrast between the crisp autumn air and the blanket’s comforting warmth. It had taken a while to get the exact level of comfort she wanted and had required a second blanket underneath to keep the chilly air from seeping in through the loose netting which now cradled her.
She clicked on her headlamp and slid completely under the covers, at long last opening her book to the place her bookmark had held overnight. It was finally time to cross into Mordor. She let out a contented sigh and began her adventure.
Originally published for Instagram’s Romance Writer Challenge July 2019, Ravishing the Romance Day 2 “Reading Nook”
Natolie Webb 