The first rays of morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm, golden glow over the room. Cindy stirred under the covers, her body nestled comfortably against Alexander's. The events of the previous night played softly in her mind, a mix of tenderness and passion that had left her feeling more connected to him than ever before.
Cindy opened her eyes slowly, the light tugging her out of sleep. As she came fully awake, she realized that the top half of her body was exposed, the sheets having slipped down in the night. She blushed slightly, instinctively reaching for the covers to pull them up, but a firm, gentle hand stopped her.
Alexander was awake, his deep blue eyes fixed on her with a mixture of affection and amusement. He caught her hand and brought it to his lips, kissing her knuckles softly.