The next morning, Aria woke in her own bed alone, but she remembered Damien had stayed, until she fell asleep. Because she felt his arms around her, so safe, warm, and protective.
She checked her phone, and it was eight-thirty AM. A text from him waited. Good morning, beautiful. The arraignment is at ten. Jennifer will call after, but l'm in my office if you need me.
She smiled, then she typed back. Good morning, Mr. CEO. I'm okay. Just waking up.
His response came immediately. Take your time darling, breakfast is waiting for you. I made ginger tea not coffee. Yours truly, hubby.
Her heart swelled. He'd remembered about the coffee smell, and how it triggered her nausea.
She got up slowly, tested her stomach for changes, and the familiar queasiness was there. But it was manageable, for
