Morning sunlight streamed softly through the vast glass windows of the Thompson estate, warm and golden-the kind of light that felt like a blessing. The reception had ended only hours ago, yet the house still hummed with traces of last night's laughter, applause, and tears of joy.Clarisse was the first to stir awake.She blinked her eyes, adjusting to the light, and then smiled slowly because there he was.It was Saben Thompson, sleeping beside her, the sheets draped low over his hips, his arm stretched possessively over her waist, even in sleep. The morning light softened his usually sharp jawline, and for the first time in a long while, his features looked … peaceful. Young. Alive.She gently stroked his cheek.She whispered to herself, "We're married," still half in disbelief.As though hearing her, Saben’s eyes opened — slow, warm, heavy-lidded.“Good morning, Mrs. Thompson,” he murmured, voice deliciously rough.Clarisse's heart skipped a beat.“You sound dangerous in the morni
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