Chapter 5 - A Changed Man I woke to the sound of soft breathing and the weight of his gaze on my skin. The morning light filtered through the curtains. He was already awake, already kneeling beside the bed, his hands resting on his thighs, his head bowed. He was naked, his skin still marked from the night before. He looked up when he heard me stir, and his eyes were soft and vulnerable. They looked peaceful. "Good morning, Mistress," he said, his voice quiet and steady. "Do you need anything?" I studied him for a long moment, taking in the sight of him there on his knees, waiting for my command. The arrogant heir who had sneered at me, was gone. In his place was this man, this beautiful, broken creature who had finally found what he'd been searching for. "Water," I said. "And breakfast. I'll have eggs, with toast and fresh fruit. Coffee, black with one sugar." "Yes, Mistress." He rose smoothly and walked out of the room. I lay back against the pillows, a slow smile spreading
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