The world slumbered under the embrace of the silent night, its breath harmonizing with the stillness. Outside, the moon hung brightly as darkness blanketed the landscape. Jayden sat at the head of the bed; his back propped up against the pillows as he reviewed a document in his hand. The golden frame glasses rested on the bridge of his nose and the sound of flipping the pages could be heard in the serene night. As a workaholic, he couldn't sleep even though it was well past midnight. In his arms, Nina lay peacefully, her chest rising and falling at a steady rhythm. She had been exhausted after their round of passion earlier and hadn’t woken up. As he continued to work, Nina stirred in her sleep but didn’t wake up. Jayden wrapped his arms around her, feeling the softness of her body ag

