Shattered Dawn

Dante

Morning came too quickly. Pale light streamed through the curtains, highlighting Vittoria's hair where it spilled across my chest. I lay for a while, fingers stroking through the silky tresses, not wishing to move, not wishing for the world outside our room to start spinning again. The night before had been laughter, kisses, promises whispered over popcorn and champagne. I wanted more of th