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When I return home, I find Niko on the couch, holding Zuri on his chest, sleeping like she doesn't have a care in the world. Must be nice.
"Where's our kitten?" I ask quietly to avoid disturbing Zuri.
"Upstairs sleeping. Our sweet girl was so exhausted, she didn't even wake when Zuri cried. Hopefully, she doesn't freak the f**k out when she wakes up and doesn't see her," he replies softly.
"How long has she been asleep?"
"A few hours."
A smirk curls my lips. "Perfect. That means she won't mind being woken up."
I stalk upstairs and find her asleep in the guest bedroom, her dark hair splayed across the pillow. The curtains are drawn shut, enveloping the room in darkness once I close the door.
I climb into the bed, yanking the blanket away from her perfect body. My heart pounds i
