GABRIELLE POV
She awoke to find the day already underway, silently hoping Leo hadn’t spent the night with her. As she contemplated how to navigate the day, she took a deep sigh, swung her legs out of bed, and made her way to the bathroom, where a shower awaited.
Now it’s just a matter of living as if everything is fine and waiting for the day to leave.
The water cascaded down, a moment of solitude where memories of last night lingered on her skin, the faint scent of him still lingering. Dressed and composed, she headed downstairs to the kitchen.
There he was, leaning against the sink with a smile that hinted at last night’s complexities.
“Good morning,” Leo greeted her warmly.
“Good morning, you’re up and smiling,” Gabbie responded with a wry twist on her lips.
“I’ve made scrambled
