Jackson slowly opened his eyes, blinking in the soft morning light. He turned his head to the side and saw Gabriella sleeping peacefully beside him, the sheet barely covering her bare form.
A small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he carefully slid out of the bed, doing his best not to disturb her slumber. The mattress creaked slightly, but Gabriella sighed softly and snuggled deeper into the pillow.
He padded quietly across the plush carpet, his bare feet sinking into its softness. He paused to admire Gabriella's sleeping form, her hair spilling across the pillow like a silken waterfall. The sheet had slipped, revealing her back's smooth expanse and hip curve. He fought the urge to climb back into bed and trace that curve with his fingertips.
Instead, he focused on the scatte
