CLAIRE

I woke up to Julian's arm wrapped around my waist, his chest pressed against my back, this was nice and peaceful.

We'd both been so busy lately, mornings like this felt rare. "You're awake," Julian murmured against my neck.

"How did you know?" I asked.

"Your breathing changed," he replied.

I turned to face him, his hair was messy from sleep, his expression relaxed in a way I rarely saw anymore. "What time is it?" I asked.

"Seven," Julian said. "We have time."

"Time for what?" I asked, smiling.

"Breakfast together," Julian replied. "Like normal people."

"We're not normal people," I pointed out.

"We could pretend," Julian suggested.

I...