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.

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

without opening her

squinted at Morwenna, his gaze not as gentle as she perceived but almost coldly

Morwenna turned over.

nightshirt slightly to reveal a stretch

like a little rabbit exposing its belly to a

girl seemed utterly

looked away and murmured in a

The next day.

was up before dawn at five, an

overnight, she cooked them until tender, let them cool, and then cleaned and crushed the malt in, mixing it all up. She then covered the mixture with cling

Morwenna

there was no tutoring to do, only her morning shift at

her work, even finding

fish deliveries, she wondered whether Stuart was at home or at the office.

was taking off her apron, her phone rang, showing an unfamiliar

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