The Common Enemy

It was almost eight when Valerie woke up the following day.

Dominic was already awake. He had already cleared the clothes strewn on the ground from last night.

Valerie massaged her temples as she recalled their wild night. Her cheeks heated as she drew the curtains open and padded to the bathroom to wash up.

Downstairs, Dominic had already prepared breakfast.

That day, he opted for a simple meal o