Alissa's POV (Contained Adult Themes)
I opened my eyes as dazzling sunlight streamed through the window, bathing the room—and my body—in its warm glow. Still groggy, I turned over and snuggled into a familiar embrace.
"Awake?" Ethan’s low, nasal voice hummed softly above my head.
Leaning against his chest, I nodded slightly, my nose brushing against his skin. But then it hit me—I had to be at the university early today.
"Ethan, what time is it?" I wriggled out of his embrace, my heart racing as I stared at him.
"Relax, it’s only seven-thirty," he replied lazily, as though time itself bowed to his whims.
"Seven-thirty!"
Bolting upright, I threw off the covers and scrambled to the wardrobe, frantically searching for clothes.
"Why the rush?" Ethan chuckled, leaning back against the he
