(Kieran)
The alarm went off at five thirty.
I reached over and turned it off before it could wake Sloane.
She was still asleep. Her face peaceful. Relaxed.
I wanted to let her sleep longer. But we both had work.
I ran my hand down her arm. "Sloane."
She stirred. Opened her eyes.
"Morning," I said.
"Morning." Her voice was rough from sleep.
"We need to get up. It's almost six."
She groaned but sat up. "Okay."
I got out of bed and grabbed my clothes from last night. Put them on.
"I'm going home to shower and change," I said. "I'll be back in forty five minutes to pick you up."
"Okay."
I leaned down and kissed her. "Lock the door behind me."
"I will."
I left and drove home.
I went straight to the shower. Let the hot water wake me up.
Got dressed. Black suit. White shirt. No
