Alison stirred awake to the gentle rays of morning sunlight streaming through the farmhouse curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. She shifted slightly and her gaze softened as it fell upon Noah, who lay peacefully beside her, his features relaxed in the early morning light. A smile spread across her face, admiring the way his tousled hair caught the sunlight and the peaceful expression that seemed to erase any trace of last night's playful pillow fight. "He looks like he could sleep through a hurricane," Alison mused silently, her heart warming at the sight of Noah's serene expression. She couldn't help but feel a surge of affection for him, appreciating these quiet, unguarded moments. Just as she was lost in her reverie, a sudden rumbling noise broke the tranquility. Noah shifted

