The morning sunlight streamed through the heavy velvet curtains, waking me before my alarm even had a chance to go off. Beside me, Demetrius stirred, his arm heavy and protective across my waist. I turned carefully in his embrace, watching the soft morning light trace the sharp angles of his jaw. As I gently unclasped his arm to slide out of bed, his eyes fluttered open, dark with lingering sleep and instant concern.
"Going already?" his deep voice rumbled, rough from slumber.
"Today's the day," I whispered, leaning down to press a soft kiss against his forehead, then his lips. "I'm meeting Dr. Andrew with Sam and Liz today."
He caught my wrist, his thumb gently caressing my pulse point as he pulled me back down for one more lingering kiss. "You're going to do incredible things today, m
