Aubrey woke up late the next morning. The sunlight was streaming through the heavy curtains, painting bright lines across the wooden floor. She felt heavy, like she had just come out of the deepest sleep of her life. Her muscles were sore, and her brain felt foggy, still wanting to drift back into dreams.She blinked slowly, expecting to see the empty side of the bed. Usually, by this time, Travis was already out on the training grounds or in his office dealing with pack business. But when she turned her head, she saw him.Travis was still there, fast asleep. His face looked different when he was resting, younger, less like the cold Alpha who had to carry the weight of a thousand lives. She smiled softly, her heart fluttering. She couldn't help herself, she reached out a hand and gently traced the bruise on his jaw with her fingertips.Travis winced in his sleep, his eyes snapping open. He didn't look startled, just alert. When he saw it was her, his gaze softened instantly."If I wer
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