The morning light crept through the curtains.Zoya woke up, her body tangled with Kai's beneath the sheets. His arm was draped across her waist, his chest warm against her back. She could feel his breath on her neck.For a long moment, she just lay there – feeling the weight of him and the heat of his skin.Then he stirred."Morning," he murmured, his voice rough with sleep.She turned to face him. His eyes were half‑open, a lazy smile on his lips."Morning," she whispered.He pulled her closer, his hand sliding up her spine. She pressed her face into his chest, breathing him in.Neither of them moved to do anything more. They were both tired; the night before had been long, intense, and utterly consuming. There was no urgency.He kissed her forehead, and they lay like that for a whileEventually, she sat up. "I should go."He caught her wrist. "Stay a little longer."She smiled. "I have to get to work."When she finally left, the sun was fully up.Zoya walked to their agency office, h
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