Natasha’s POV.I woke to the faint sound of movement in the bedroom and a low noise of music playing in the background. I rubbed my eyes, blinking against the brightness, and realized Sylvester was already up, moving around quietly, getting ready for work.“Good morning,” I murmured, still half-asleep, letting myself stretch, arms rising above my head as I tried to shake off the heaviness of sleep.He turned, smiling faintly, the way he always did when I caught him off guard. “Morning,” he replied softly, voice still rough from sleep. “Sleep well?”“I did,” I said, voice slow, “though I feel like I didn’t.”He laughed lightly, a warm sound that always made the room feel safer, like the world had paused for a little while. “That’s the kind of sleep that sticks with you,” he said, moving closer, holding out a hand to help me up. “Come, help me pack the last of these things before I head out.”I swung my legs off the couch and walked to the bedroom with him. The small domestic rhythm o
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