Chapter 2:

Living Room Claim

The morning light streamed through the big windows and woke me up first. I stretched on the bare mattress, my body still buzzing from last night. Cassian lay beside me, his strong arm draped over my waist. I turned and kissed his shoulder. “Good morning, baby. Ready to start claiming this house like you promised?”

He opened his eyes and smiled that hungry smile. “Hell yes, Elowen. Get that sweet ass downstairs to the living room. I am not waiting another minute.” We walked down naked, hands all over each other. The empty living room felt even bigger in daylight. Cassian backed me straight into...