Garnet POV

Such luxury, to wake up so marvelously refreshed, with Jiro’s scent like a cloud around her. It felt even better than falling asleep with a book in her hand.

From the living room, she heard the low sounds of Jiro’s enchanting voice and Barrett’s strong voice. After a quick, efficient stop in the bathroom, taking a bit longer to smell the hand-milled lavender soap, she joined Jiro and Barrett in the living room.

She smiled, closing her ...