Earthly Desires

Monica Hasst part 3

“Are you kidding me?” Monica muttered under her breath as she slammed the door to her quarters, startling the small figure crouched near the bed.

“Not having a good day, are we?” the figure asked, voice teasing despite the dim light.

Monica couldn’t help but crack a small smile, despite herself. “Nothing a little time resting in these furs won’t fix,” she said, shaking off the day’s tension and letting herself sink into the warm bedding.