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Morning After

Author: Solange
last update publish date: 2026-08-16 22:36:53

Gemma.

The first thing I felt was a warm kiss on my temple, then my cheek, then the corner of my mouth.

I opened my eyes and blinked. Julian was standing right over me, already dressed in his suit. He smelled fresh, like shower gel and expensive cologne.

"Wake up, sleepyhead," he murmured, pressing one more quick kiss to my lips.

He stepped back slightly, and that's when I saw the tray in his hands: coffee, freshly toasted bread, and scrambled eggs.

"You cooked?" I asked, my voice still thick w
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