Maybe the warm glass of milk I downed last night really did the trick. I slept soundly without any dreams, and when I woke up, I stretched my body comfortably , looking forward to the day.
As I did so, faint voices drifted up from downstairs. Even though they were muffled, I instinctively recognized Richard's voice. Instantly, the memory of our passionate kiss from last night popped into my mind like a firework, making me rush downstairs.
In a bit of a hurry, my foot suddenly caught on something. I felt myself losing balance, and for that moment, I was certain I was about to tumble headfirst down the stairs. But a strong hand caught me just in time.
Before I knew it, I was half-encircled in Richard's strong arms. Goodness, his eyes were absolutely stunning, especially now, with a tender
