e watcAlessia woke from a dreamless sleep, sat up in bed, and pulled back the curtains. Shhed the quiet street outside for a moment, lost in thought. Eventually, she picked up her phone to check the time–9:30 a.m.

Just as she was about to set the phone down, it buzzed with an incoming call.

“Hello?” Alessia’s voice was soft and a bit husky with sleep, carrying a lilting note that sounded almost playful.

On the other end, Cole fumbled his pen, dropping it noisily on his desk. His ears flushed pink, and the tough tone he’d planned evaporated in an instant.

“You just woke up?” His voice was low, tinged with exasperation, but something about it made Alessia want to curl back under the covers.

“Mmm.” She answered lazily, eyes half–closed.

“So that’s it? I help you out and then you ignore my messages? Is Miss Morton really that busy?” He sounded more like a big dog left out in the rain than an aggrieved executive.

“I was busy talking things over last night. By the time we finished, it was nearly morning, so I just crashed.” Alessia yawned, not bothering to hide it.

Cole frowned. “Anything serious going on?”

“Nothing major. Oh, I need to head to Mr. Dawson’s place the afternoon after tomorrow, and I’ll be taking Zachary.”

“The old man’s going to complain you only call on him when you need something,” Cole said with a sly grin.

her nose and

way, I’ll send you a list later. Can you drop

what I am to you–a delivery guy, at your beck and call?”

drill. Opening day got

with mock resignation. “Alright, fine. Your order will be delivered within the hour, madam. Please

his way, and hung up, feeling more awake than she had just minutes

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cup of

and wandered into the kitchen,

waved cheerfully, then popped a piece of sandwich into Alessia’s mouth before she could even

anticipation, though she

“Perfect.

a piece of seaweed roll

and she happily accepted

got everything fresh at the market this morning–your dad and I went early. I had a chat with the vendor, and they’ll give us a better bulk price from now on.” Karen looked proud, clearly pleased with

nodding. “By the

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