Morning Promises

Stella

I wake slowly in the morning to find warm sunlight spilling across my face. For a moment I keep my eyes closed, clinging to the last little bit of sleep that I can.

But then, awareness creeps in. I realize that I’m not alone in the massive bed.

I peel my eyes open to find Vance already awake beside me, head propped on one hand as he watches me. His hair is a little messy, his lips curved u