Veronica woke up feeling refreshed. Last night, they spent hours talking and stargazing. They made love once again before going back to the packhouse. Veronica's heart raced faster as she looked back at what happened. Rafael's touch, his kisses, and the way he was gentle with her.
Veronica grabbed the robe near her and covered herself. Rafael wasn't in the bed with her. When she glanced at the clock, she saw it was already late in the morning. She tidied up the bed and went to shower.
In the kitchen, Veronica found Rachel eating on her own. She sat on her side and pulled a plate.
"Morning, Rach. Where's your brother?" she asked.
"He must be in his office. I heard from Callisto they were talking about attacking something," she said and shrugged her shoulders. Rachel resumed eating while
