Zahra woke to the gentle hum of mid-July sunlight filling the room. She had slept almost a full day, her body finally catching up after the long flight from home. The quiet peace of rest left her feeling unusually light, and she moved slowly, savoring the calm before the evening.
She remembered Aesir waking her up briefly and telling her about a little dinner that would hold this evening, she checked the time she had about an hour to get ready, she hasn’t felt well rested like this.
Her dress lay neatly on a chair a navy sheath that hugged her form just enough, paired with simple gold earrings and soft heels. Her hair fell in sleek waves, and with a small, self-assured smile, she stepped toward the bathroom to finish getting ready.
Aesir knocked softly on the door. “Ready?” His voice, s
