Sunlight broke through the curtains. Too bright. Too early.

Daniel's eyes opened. His head pounded. His mouth tasted like whiskey and regret.

He felt warmth beside him. Skin against skin. Sheets tangled around limbs.

Natalie.

Reality crashed back. The penthouse. Last night. Everything.

Daniel sat up. Careful not to wake her. Reached for his phone on the nightstand.

The screen lit up. Notifications flooded the display.

Fifteen missed calls from Emma. ...