The morning light crept in. Ruby Henderson stirred awake, barely conscious, only to feel something heavy draped over her. Looking down, she spotted a man’s arm resting across her—firm and muscular, the kind you only get from hitting the gym regularly. Then her eyes landed on the face. A face she knew all too well. Daniel Richards. He was still asleep. The sharp edges of his features had softened, though his jaw remained visibly tense, tracing a striking curve. Ruby stared, her mind starting to buzz— Wait... did they hook up last night? Scenes from the night before came rushing back: the floor-to-ceiling windows, the sofa, the whispered moans laced with steam and heat. Her cheeks instantly flushed with pink. She sat there, stunned, her face glowing red. Wanting

