Aria's POV I awoke to the sound of my alarm blaring. I groaned as I rolled over and cut it off. As I attempted to sit up, Alex wrapped his arm around my side and pulled me back to him. "Why do you wake up so early?", he complained. His voice was deep and laced with sleep. I smiled as I placed my hand on his chest. "Well, I have this new client. And for some reason, he wants me to train a whole new crew, which means for the next few weeks I have to wake up extra earlier than I normally would", I teased, with a chuckle. "Sounds like a prick", he chided, turning his head and finally opening his eyes. "You'll warm up to him", I joked. He chuckled as he cupped my cheek and gently traced my cheek. "Good morning, princess", he whispered, studying my face. "Good morning", I grinned. I leaned

