"Mmm…" Austin mumbled in his sleep, slowly stirring awake.
The meeting had dragged on until two in the morning, and by the time it ended, they were both too exhausted to do much else.
There were only two beds in the room, not nearly big enough for two people each. So, Austin insisted on getting another room—and surprisingly, they agreed without hesitation.
Thanks to that, he got to spend the night alone with his lover. Even though the single bed wasn't exactly meant for two, they made it work. Their bodies were so close, so tightly tangled together, that there was still enough space for someone to sit at the edge.
But Valerie never complained about his clinginess. In fact, she welcomed it, so Austin never held back. He'd wrap his arms around her like she was the only warmth he ever needed, as if leaving even a sliver of space between them would keep him restless.
"You awake?" he asked softly, noticing her eyes slowly fluttering open
