I woke up late the next morning, my entire body aching from exhaustion. Every muscle felt sore, a lingering reminder of the night before. The space beside me was empty.
The scent of something warm and savory drifted through the air, wrapping around me like an invisible pull. The unmistakable aroma of breakfast filled the room, confirming that Demetri was already up and in the kitchen.
As my senses slowly adjusted to the morning, memories of last night came flooding back, how he had barely given me time to catch my breath between our heated moments, how he pushed me past my limits until my body collapsed. My cheeks warmed at the thought, embarrassment creeping in, but I quickly shook it off. I refused to dwell on it too much.
With a deep breath, I reached for one of Demetri’s oversized w
