Justin sighed as the first rays of dawn fell across the bed and woke him. Trying to stretch, he bumped into the warm, naked being behind him. He couldn’t help but smile as the furry arm around his bare waist tightened and trapped him where his was. Giving up any plans of moving from their bed, he settled down against Sajah and relaxed.
“Rrih mahtehea,” Sajah murmured to the top of his head and rubbed his cheek over Justin’s dark hair. Justin smiled and threaded his fingers between Sajah’s.
“Good morning, my mate.” Despite the busy day of patrols and picking a ripe crop of vegetables that could pass for Terran apples, Justin would rather lay in bed with Sajah all day. They couldn’t play truant, as much as Justin wanted to. Anuht would come roust them out if they tried.
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