Alina was still sleeping when she felt something soft on her face. It was Aiden’s hand.

She slowly opened her eyes and saw him leaning close, already dressed, looking at her tenderly.

“Good morning, sunshine,” he said, kissing her forehead.

She rubbed her eyes softly as she sat up. “You’re already dressed for work? Did you eat?”

“I made breakfast,” he said. “You should eat early too. I just wanted to see you before I left.”

He stood and straightened his shirt ...