Zeriel’s suspicions towards Alisha’s background.

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."