Chapter 20

MALCOLM

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I come awake once I feel Gwen moving in my arms. She's trying to get out.

My arms clamp around her on reflex and I growl. She giggles and slaps my arm. "Come on, let go. I have to get ready."

F*ck. Our date

Reluctantly I let go and soon I hear her light footsteps fade across the room. Then the drapes come open and I wince. I drag myself up to a sitting position and immediately locate Gwen. She's pushing the second drape open. When she secures it, sunlight washes over her naked form, making the yellows of her hair gleam gold.

My chest tightens. She's beautiful.<