The sunlight slipped through the curtains slow-slow, warming the room with a soft golden glow.
I woke up feeling warm.
For a second, I didn’t even open my eyes. I just lay there, comfortable, listening to the quiet sounds of the apartment. Then I became aware of the arm wrapped around my waist and the solid warmth pressed against my back.
Zaire.
A small smile tugged at my lips.
The memories from the night before drifted through my mind, making my cheeks warm. It had been messy and emotional and vulnerable in a way neither of us had really allowed ourselves to be before. Afterward, we’d stayed up talking about everything and nothing until sleep stole the conversation right out of our mouths.
I shifted slightly and buried my face deeper into the pillow.
“Mm… morning.”
A soft kiss lan
