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Veronica and Slate 024

I don’t remember falling asleep, but when I open my eyes, I am being carried into a bedroom and laid on a bed. I see Slate lifting the blanket over me, and he smiles when he sees me watching him.

“I tried not wake you,” he whispers.

“Sorry I fell asleep; I’m such a lightweight,” I giggle.

He strokes...