KNOX
I woke up with Celeste curled into my chest and a happiness I had never known before. Her hair was tangled across my chest, and her scent filled my senses in a way that made my heart stutter and then surge. My wolf stirred at the closeness, the rhythm of her breathing, and the subtle pressure of her body pressed to mine. She was entirely mine at this moment.
She yawned softly and shifted closer, resting her forehead against my shoulder. I kissed her temple. She stirred in her sleep, murmuring something incoherent, and snuggled even closer. I held her tighter, savoring the press of her warmth against me. My heart felt absurdly full and chaotic, and I realized, with a rush of joy and fear, that I was so close to confessing that I loved her. Last night, I had almost admitted everything
