I woke up next to Will, his warm body wrapped completely around mine, making me feel not only warm but so incredibly safe. His arm was heavy across my waist, and the rise and fall of his chest against my back created a soothing rhythm that almost made me drift back to sleep. Almost. But there was something—something subtle but distinct—that seemed off. It tugged at the edge of my subconscious, dragging me fully awake even though every part of me wanted to stay in that perfect moment.
Slowly and carefully, I extracted myself from Will’s embrace, inch by inch, trying not to wake him. His grip loosened without much resistance, a soft breath escaping his lips as I slid away from him. The room was dimly lit, bathed in the soft silver glow of moonlight filtering through the curtains. I stood be
