As we paused at a stop sign, I caught my reflection in a nearby shop window. The dark circles under my eyes and the sullen set of my mouth betrayed my lack of sleep, a stark contrast to Azrael’s upbeat mood. His seemingly boundless energy only served to highlight my own morning grogginess. Azrael cut a striking figure beside me, effortlessly handsome in loose-cut, light blue distressed jeans and a dark grey band t-shirt....

Azrael opened the door a few moments later, his brow furrowed in puzzlement at my frantic pounding. "What's wrong?" His gaze instantly hardened as he took in my panicked expression. "Did you see the markings above our door?" I nearly shouted, jabbing a trembling finger towards the corridor. Surprise flashed across his chiseled features before an inscrutable mask slammed down. "Get inside. Now," he hissed urgently, grabbin...

After the sex-crazed misty air subsided, we took a moment to collect ourselves. I stepped into the shower, letting the warm water wash over my tingling skin as I replayed the evening’s intense experience with Azrael in my mind. When I emerged, Azrael was straightening up the living room, downing the last sips of his beer. My eyelids already felt heavy as I slipped under the sheets. Azrael soon joined me, his lithe form pr...

I let out an enormous yawn and stretched my arms high into the air. Azrael briefly looked up from his book, frowning at my sudden movement, but then returned to his reading. I paid no attention to him as I rubbed my face in frustration with my elbows leaning on the desk. "I can't do it anymore. I'll deal with it tomorrow!" I sighed, got up from my chair, and walked to the fridge. Azrael looked so comfy, nestled into a cor...