The following morning

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William shifted a little on the bed as morning approached, but he felt something heavy on his chest. After letting out a long breath and cautiously opening his eyes, he discovered Monica's head resting on his chest. Her body contorted into a ball as she lay next to him, her breath dropping steadily over his chest and pressing against his naked flesh.

He wanted her to wake up, but as he poked her, she cuddled close to his chest, and he discovered she didn't have a blanket over her body.

“This lady!" He let out a sigh and peered towards the fireplace, where he noticed that the flames had diminished, making the room feel more chilly. After that, he carefully removed his blanket and covered Monica, who instantly cuddled closer to the warmth emanating from William's body. Having never allowed a man and woman to get this near before, William stopped dead when Monica reached out and put her hands around her waist, causing him to experience tingling sensations.

He was at a loss as to