10 - Say My Name

I pushed those thoughts aside, "Yes, thank you,"

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When I awoke, I was cocooned in warmth. A soft weight nestled on my stomach, and as I stirred, my face brushed against something both plush and solid.

"Marcus?!"

His eyes blinked open, his hair tousled and his body radiating a disheveled allure. Shirtless, save for his trousers, he had draped one leg over mine, and his hand rested tantalizingly close to the underside of my breast.

In an instant, he seized my arm and pulled me close,

“Get back to sleep.” his grumbled in a low voice.

Oh lord.

The morning voice.

I wasn’t prepared for this, but the man had the morning, low growl of a god.

I stumbled, falling back onto the bed next to him, his strong arms enveloping me in a tight embrace. He nestled his head atop mine, holding me as if protecting a cherished treasure.

But I forcefully blinked my eyes and gathered the strength to pull away. I pulled away, pushing against his chest and moving my body back. I snapped at him, m