***Rose POV***
We were lying in bed, both lost in thought. The silence surrounded us like a cocoon, trapping us in our own world. The evening's events had been draining. Black's interactions with his family shed more light on who he is. I knew I loved him with all my heart. I was surprised to learn that all his flaws just made me love him more.
He looked so perfect on the outside. On the inside, there was much more to Black.
My ear was pressed over Black's heart, its rhythm soothing me. His strong fingers were gently drawing circles on my arm and over my back. Lifting my head, I leaned back to look at his face. A stern look furrowed his brows, making him look fierce. Sighing, I smoothed his frown with a gentle touch. Black's dark eyes refocused on my face, the dark look slowly morphing
