*Reece*
It had taken me forever to fall asleep the night before, but not because I wasn’t comfortable or happy, which was often the case when I couldn’t sleep. No, this time, it was the exact opposite. I simply didn’t want to take my eyes off Rose. I’ve slept with a lot of women in my life, but none as beautiful as her, none as graceful, intelligent, and kind.
In the morning, her bright eyes had locked onto mine, and all I could do was grin at her. I’d helped her get her gown back on and gotten dressed myself before offering to walk her back to her room.
I can tell Rose is a little flustered. “Do you think… anyone will see us?” she asks.
“I’m not sure,” I reply as we approach the bedroom door. “Will it bother you if someone does?”
She shrugs. “I don’t know. It’s just… I’m wearing my g
