The soft, early morning light filtered through the heavy velvet curtains, casting long, golden slivers across the tangled sheets. I stirred slowly, a deep, contented sigh escaping my lips as the consciousness of the new day settled in. Every muscle in my body felt warm, heavy, and thoroughly well-used. There was a faint, pleasant sting on my skin that served as a delicious reminder of exactly how Demetrius had collected his debt last night.
I shifted, immediately feeling the solid, radiating heat of the man lying right beside me.
Demetrius was propped up on one elbow, completely shirtless, watching me with a look of quiet, possessive adoration. His dark hair was charmingly messy, falling slightly over his forehead, and the amber ring in his eyes was muted, replaced by a calm, satisfied w
