The soft glow of morning filtered through the curtains, casting golden streaks across the silken sheets.
Kael stirred, the lingering warmth of slumber still clinging to him, when a familiar weight pressed against his chest. His eyes fluttered open to see Amanda lying on top of him, her piercing gaze locked onto his as she sat up with her legs on either side of his abdomen.
A cheerful, active smile tugged at her lips. "Good morning, husband." She pressed his chest.
Kael groaned, running a hand down his face. "Morning? It doesn't feel like I even got to sleep."
Amanda chuckled, her fingers grazing his jaw as she leaned in. "I told you," she murmured, her breath warm against his lips. "I've been holding back for far too long. And now…" Her voice dipped, her hands tracing down his chest. "Now, I don't want to hold back anymore."
Kael swallowed, his muscles tensing beneath her as she shifted. "Amanda—"
