Ronin woke with a start, blinking as warm light bathed his toes. He sat up, the covers falling away from his tunic. He twisted, trying to catch his bearings. He rubbed his eyes, still misty with sleep and stared at the beauty sleeping beside him. It was then that Thea stirred. Still naked beneath the covers that slipped over her form.
He held back his groan, but bent to kiss her exposed shoulder. It was her turn to startle then, turning to face him. Twisting in the bed, eyes wide with shock before she sat up, clutching the blankets to her chest.
‘It’s the morning,’ she whispered, frantic as she glanced through the open curtains.
‘I’m sorry, I meant to slip away but-’
‘Mumma?’ It was a sleepy call from the adjoining room and they both stared at each other, motionless for a moment befor
