I'm not the early bird, I'm the morning prize [R18]

The gentleness of a slim finger trailing along her forehead and cheek, then down her neck, stirred her from sleep.

"Mmm..." Isabelle rolled onto her side, draping an arm over a firm, warm chest.

The warmth drew her in, and she curled closer to it, savoring its heat and safety.

An arm slipped around her waist and the body she was snuggling moved, bringing her closer as a large, calloused hand rested on her head.

She was beginning to wake, slowly becoming aware of her surroundings, her position, and her bedfellow.

"Alex..." she mumbled sleepily into the chest she was snuggled against. "Is it time to get up already?"

Alexander ran his fingers through her hair with a low hum. "Well...there's no hurry yet. If you're expecting breakfast, it's still early."

He tilted her chin up and leaned over her to kiss her lips with a soft murmur. "Go back to sleep."