Ravyn woke slowly, suspended in that fragile space between sleep and consciousness where reality still felt negotiable. Warmth pressed against her back, solid and unmistakably real. Her breath hitched at the realization that she was not alone.
For one terrifying second, she thought she’d finally crossed into madness, dreamt him so vividly that her body had betrayed her. Then an arm tightened around her waist, gently pulling her backwards, and a low, sleepy voice murmured behind her.
“You know,” She heard Kade’s voice, still rough with sleep, “I didn’t think it was possible, but you’re somehow more beautiful like this.”
Her eyes flew open. She twisted sharply, nearly smacking her forehead into his chin. Kade laughed quietly, tightening his hold so she wouldn’t tumble off the bed.
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