~Joan~

I curled further into the warm, firm body pressed against me, letting out a soft sigh as I tried to ignore the golden rays of sunlight creeping onto my face. I wanted to savor the moment just a little longer before peeling my eyes open, only to come face-to-face with Aaron’s still-sleeping form.

The good news? He was still out cold, giving me the rare chance to study him without interruption.

His stubble had felt prickly under my fingers yesterday—definitely time for a shave—not ...