CLAIRE
I woke up to sunlight streaming through my window and Julian's arm was still around me, he was already awake, scrolling through his phone with his free hand.
"Morning," I said, my voice was rough with sleep.
"Morning," he replied, setting down his phone immediately. "How did you sleep?"
"Good," I admitted. "You?"
"Better than I would have alone," Julian said, pressing a kiss to my forehead.
His phone buzzed on the nightstand and he sighed. "Work?" I asked.
"Always," he confirmed, but didn't reach for it. "It can wait."
"You should check it," I said. "I know you're busy with the trial prep."
Julian hesitated, then grabbed his phone, his expression shifted as he read whatever message had come through.
"What is it?" I asked.
"My lawyer," Julian explained. "Wants to meet this
