*Natalia*
Waking up in Rome was better than I had imagined it would be. That was due mostly to the delicious smell of freshly baked bread wafting through our villa. I felt Tallon’s warmth by my side and smiled as I snuggled in close to him.
I barely remembered coming to bed last night. We had stayed at the restaurant for a long time drinking and talking, then went for a long walk to take in some of the scenery. By the time we got back, we were both so exhausted that we had fallen into bed.
I was so happy to wake up with him next to me that for a moment I felt my eyes getting watery.
“Good morning,” he said groggily.
“Morning,” I muttered in response. “I’ve really missed waking up like this.”
He wrapped his arm around me and kissed my temple. “So have I.”
I smiled and let myself drift back towards sleep. I don’t know how much time passed before Tallon spoke again.
“We have a lot to do today,” he said. “We need to get up.”
