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Preview from chapter one
I feel the first tender kisses of the sun on my cheek as I slowly emerge from the cocoon of sleep. The digital display on the bedside clock reads 6:45 AM, and the faint scent of freshly brewed coffee wafts through the hallway, hinting that the day has already begun without me. With a lazy stretch, I sigh and push the duvet aside, my eyes still heavy with the residue of my dreams. The house is quiet except for the distant murmur of morning news from the kitchen, which blends with the rhythmic ticking of the grandfather clock. My bare feet hit the cold wooden floor, sending a shiver up my spine. I make my way to the kitchen, my stomach gurgling with anticipation of the caffeine fix.
As I reach the kitchen, the coolness of the morning air kisses my skin, my body dressed in nothing but a whisper-thin pair of lace panties and a matching, see-through bra. The soft fabric clings to my curves, hinting at the supple flesh beneath. My nipples pebble from the chill, standing at attention as if yearning for a warm embrace. The soft light from the kitchen window casts an ethereal glow upon my figure, highlighting my toned abs and the gentle curve of my hips. I pour the dark, aromatic liquid into a mug, inhaling its robust scent, and lean against the counter, allowing the heat to warm my hands. A drop of condensation from the fridge trickles down the small of my back, sending a shiver through me, and I arch slightly, my breath catching in my throat as the chill reaches the band of my underwear.
With my mug of steaming coffee in hand, I pad down the hallway, the floorboards creaking ever so slightly under my bare feet. The aroma of the brew fills the space, a comforting sentinel heralding the start of a new day. I reach the door to my son's room, feeling a peculiar blend of maternal affection and something else—a warmth that spreads through me, hinting at a secret longing I've kept buried. I take a moment to collect myself, a soft smile playing on my lips as I listen to the rhythmic rise and fall of his breathing. The door is ajar, revealing a sliver of the room bathed in early-morning light. The curtains are drawn back, allowing the sun to play across the disheveled sheets, highlighting the contours of his muscular form beneath. I push the door open gently, the hinges whispering their protest. His room, a cocoon of youth, is a mess of books, gadgets, and discarded clothes. The scent of his cologne and the faint hint of male musk fills the air, sending a strange thrill through my body. I approach the bed, the mattress groaning in protest as I sit down beside him, placing the warm mug on the nightstand.