Chapter 91

Vera

The room is still dark with early morning, pale winter light barely beginning to gather beyond the windows, and he is asleep beside me with one arm still wrapped heavily around my waist like even unconsciousness has not convinced his body to let me go.

I lie there quietly and study him.

I do this often now.

Not because I do not know him but I just enjoy watching him.

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