The first soft light of dawn crept through the gaps in the curtains, painting Alexander’s bedroom in pale gold. Mia lay sprawled across his chest, naked and thoroughly satisfied, her long wavy hair fanned out over his shoulder. His arm was wrapped possessively around her waist, fingers absently tracing circles on her bare hip. They had barely slept stealing kisses, whispered confessions, and two more intense rounds after the initial frenzy. Alexander’s deep voice broke the quiet, rough from exhaustion and lingering pleasure. “We really need to get you back to your room before Lily wakes up. This was… reckless as hell.” Mia lifted her head, chin resting on his chest, a lazy, sated smile on her swollen lips. “But it felt so good, didn’t it? Three times in one night. I can still feel you in

