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.

too deeply

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girl was just a sleep aid, he thought;

murmured without opening her eyes,

squinted at Morwenna, his gaze not as gentle as

Morwenna turned over.

slightly to

a little rabbit exposing its belly to a

utterly unguarded around

Stuart looked away and murmured in

The next day.

up before dawn at five, an hour

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

preparing everything, Morwenna left for

to do, only her morning shift at

her work, even finding

wondered whether Stuart was at home or at the office. She wasn't sure if

her apron, her phone rang, showing an unfamiliar

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