Barette's POV
Ashlynn was currently asleep on the couch letting out little snores that I found oddly cute. After I helped her do the dishes, which gave me a whole new perspective on things, we came to the couch to watch a movie. I was going to give my cleaner a bonus. I may like things nice and tidy, but I never had to be the one to make sure that they stayed that way.
I reached up and pulled the blanket down over Ashlynn and got off the couch and, without thinking, I walked over and kissed her temple and quietly walked out of her apartment and made sure that the door was locked when I left. I needed to go back to my office and do some more work. I never left that early. I was full of all sorts of firsts today, and they were the dumbest things, but honestly, I was proud of myself for
