Alisha's lashes fluttered open, her body still heavy with the warmth of slumber. She inhaled slowly, feeling the coolness of the air against her skin before exhaling in a lazy sigh.
"Good morning, babe," she murmured beneath her breath, her voice husky with sleep as she stretched one arm toward the side of the bed. A small yawn escaped her lips.
"Good morning," Zeriel replied, his tone deep and smooth. He leaned in without hesitation, placing a warm peck on her forehead. His scent — clean and faintly woody — lingered as he straightened. "I think we should start preparing for work. We'll go together."
Alisha's lips curved into a slow smirk. "Was this your plan all along?" she teased, rolling her eyes playfully. "I don't want your multiple admirers to kill me with their eyes."