Hopelessly Entwined

A soft groan escaped Vance's lips.

He wanted her to get some real rest, knowing she'd been mentally drained from fending off hacker attacks all day.

But at the same time, he couldn't bear to interrupt her closeness or push her away.

"Don't space out," she teased, nibbling gently on his earlobe.

"Tessa... Tessa," he struggled out, voice low and rough. "Don't do this. If you really want it, tomorrow