CLAIRE

I woke up to sunlight streaming through my window and Julian's arm was still around me, he was already awake, scrolling through his phone with his free hand.

"Morning," I said, my voice was rough with sleep.

"Morning," he replied, setting down his phone immediately. "How did you sleep?"

"Good," I admitted. "You?"

"Better than I would have alone," Julian said, pressing a kiss to my forehead.

His phone buzzed on the nightstand and he sighed. "Work?" I asked.

"Always," he confirmed, but didn't reach for it. "It can wait."

"You should check it," I said. "I know you're busy with the trial prep."

Julian hesitated, then grabbed his...