The next morning, Nikki stirred, her consciousness slowly floating up from the deep, restorative depths of a dreamless sleep.
She stretched her legs, her bare toes brushing against the cool silk at the edge of the mattress. The space immediately beside her felt cool to the touch.
He's already up, Nikki thought, a sleepy, contented sigh slipping from her lips.
She assumed the God of War had already relocated to his command center, submerged in the infinite data streams that governed the planet.
Suddenly, a massive arm wrapped securely around her waist.
Before Nikki could even gasp, she was effortlessly pulled backward across the mattress. Her spine collided softly against a broad chest. The crisp, intoxicating scent of rain, and dark roses completely enveloped her senses.
"Are you awake now, Kitty?"
The voice was a low, vibrating rumble that resonated directly against her shoulder blades, thick with a dark, morning gravel that sent an immediate shiver down her spine.
