(Anna's Pov) The first rays of dawn peeked through the cracks in the cabin walls, painting the smoke-filled air with a soft, golden glow. The storm had finally passed, leaving an eerie silence in its wake. Embarrassment flooded my cheeks as I became aware of my nakedness, sprawled across the makeshift bed of furs. Asher lay beside me, his arm wrapped possessively around my waist, his chest rising and falling with each slow breath. He was naked too. very naked. I tried to ease away, to slip out from under his touch, but his grip tightened around my hand, anchoring me in place. I held my breath as his eyes fluttered open, and a sleepy smile spread across his face. "Good morning," he mumbled, his voice rumbly with sleep. "Where are you going?"My cheeks burned even hotter. This was… unexpected. He seemed completely at ease, unfazed by our tangled bodies. I, on the other hand, felt like I was on fire. Scrambling to my knees, I fumbled for the discarded cloak, desperate to cover
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