DITCHING AT DAWN Santos was asleep, sprawled across the bed, his body relaxed after last night. His messy hair fanned over the pillow and his jaw, usually set with the resolve of a prince, softened in rest, the lines eased, eyelashes brushing against his high cheekbones. His bare shoulders gleamed faintly beneath the silken sheets, his strong arms relaxed at his sides, and his chest rose and fell in the steady rhythm of deep sleep.Beside him, Kim lay curled inward, a stark contrast in both body and mood. Her brown hair spilled over the pillow in waves. The silk slipping off one shoulder to reveal the gentle curve beneath. Her body was drawn close to Santos, as though seeking warmth and comfort.Then, without warning, Kim’s eyes fluttered open, looking around in silence of the room. The darkness felt suddenly heavy, pressing down around her like a shroud. Her gaze shifted, barely moving her head to avoid waking Santos, and landed on his peaceful face, so innocent, so untouched
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