Morning Ripples

Valerie’s POV

After the little love play with Maverick, I found myself drifting back to sleep, a mix of laziness and tiredness overwhelming me. The soft buzz of my phone erupted in the silence, erasing the remnants of sleep in my eyes. I stirred awake, the soft morning light filtering through the curtains.

“Don’t tell me you’re still in bed?”

I chuckled softly, glancing at the time. I quickly type