Molly
“The stars are beautiful,” I say softly, staring up at the sky.
We’re lying on the cool grass, side by side, our shoulders almost touching. The forest is quiet now. No running. No danger. Just crickets, soft wind, and a sky full of light.
Charles turns his head to look at me.
“Are you alright?” he asks.
His voice is low. Gentle. Still protective even now.
I smile.
“I’m more than alright,” I reply. “I enjoyed it.”
He raises a brow slightly. “Yeah?”
I turn on my side to face him. He’s still naked, completely unbothered, stretched out like he owns the whole forest.
“Charles,” I say, laughing softly, “it was incredible.”
I look back up at the stars.
“It felt like flying,” I continued. “Like the whole world disappeared and it was just us. The wind in my face. Your heartbeat u
