When Morwenna wasn't in the mood for closeness, she kept her distance.

Previously, her life with Stuart had clear boundaries.

Now, Morwenna had started putting her clothes next to Stuart's in the closet.

After their nightly routines, her towel and toothbrush found their new home next to Stuart's on the bathroom counter.

She felt a tiny thrill in slowly blending into Stuart's life.

Morwenna had planned to wait up for Stuart that night.

But being someone who thrived on routine, without any pressing tasks, she tended to turn in early.

By nine, she was curled up under the covers, fast asleep.

When Stuart finally finished his work and walked into the bedroom, he found Morwenna all snuggled up and sleeping soundly.

The room was filled with a comforting, sleepy aura.

His irritation from the day dissolved quickly.

frowned, feeling perhaps too deeply affected by her

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was just a sleep aid, he thought; he shouldn't rely on her too

opening her

at Morwenna, his gaze not as

Morwenna turned over.

nightshirt slightly to

belly to a predator,

girl seemed utterly unguarded

and murmured

The next day.

dawn at five, an hour earlier than

and then cleaned and crushed the malt in, mixing it all up. She then

everything, Morwenna

no tutoring to do, only her morning shift at

enjoyed her work, even

was at home or at the office.

taking off her apron, her phone

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