Chapter 480

The next morning dawned bright and early.

Half–asleep, I turned over, and my hand brushed against something unexpected. No, not something–someone.

I jolted awake to find myself wrapped in someone’s arms, and the owner of those arms was gazing at me with such tenderness, as if trying to pour all his gentleness into the look. “Awake?” he asked, his voice slightly hoarse, raspy from sleep.

Memories of last night slowly pieced together, and I felt a flush of embarrassment. Yet, I boldly wrapped my arms around him, snuggling closer into his embrace with a defiant whimper, “Nope, still wanna sleep.”

That sleep was the deepest slumber I had had in ages. Completely peaceful, without a single

dream.

Gregory raised an eyebrow, his tone lazy. “A sleepyhead, huh?”

“I’m all yours,” I replied, nuzzling against his chest. The crisp scent of mint somehow felt revitalizing.

He chuckled softly, “Calling me a sleepy pig?”

“Not at all.” I looked up to place a kiss on his chiseled jawline. “I meant, I belong to you.”

I was totally, completely his.

leaned in for a deep kiss, overpowering me until

face

in the care of Christine Jackson. They got along surprisingly well. When I called, Ike assured me right

eyes watched me, a laugh

dashed into the walk–in closet

for me a few

quickly after a swift

face. Just a splash of water, and his skin

crinkled, “What’s with the look, planning to kiss me

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gaze flickered to the camera above, remembering his antics from the night before, and I glared

could finish, he planted a kiss on my forehead, “Grump,

talking about broad daylight? Heat rushed to my face again, and I raised my hand to hit him, but just then the elevator doors opened,

I chased

Gregory dashed inside, then suddenly halted, causing me to crash into his back. I cried out,

tone distracted, Gregory turned to check

covered my

fine, as

discovered his ticklish spot the night before. Sure enough, he jerked away,

I retorted, “Otherwise, one day

suddenly called out, and following it, I noticed an additional presence in the living

a gentle smile and said, “Jane, Dave asked me

made me feel awkward. I straightened up, trying to regain my composure, “You shouldn’t

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