Shameless Awakening

Cora’s POV

Warmth wrapped around me. Soft sheets. The familiar musky scent of him. I pressed deeper into the pillow, not wanting to wake up yet. Sleep felt too good.

A hand brushed hair from my face, tenderly.

“Cora.”

His voice, deep and a little rough, pulled me fully awake.

My eyes shot open. Everything was blurry at first, soft morning light filtering through the windows. Then my vision focused