Drake's Pov
As we lay here, the warmth of Nicole’s body nestled against mine, her steady breathing begins to slow and even out. I know she has fallen asleep, and the peaceful look on her face makes my chest ache with both relief and affection.
I tighten my arms around her slightly, careful not to wake her. She deserves this rest, this moment of reprieve after everything she has endured today. I am grateful that, for at least a little while, she had been able to let go of the weight on her shoulders. Watching her laugh and tease earlier was like seeing sunlight after a storm—a reminder of the person she is beyond all the chaos we are caught in.
I told her to stay in the present, to enjoy the now, and not worry about the troubles waiting for us in the morning. It feels like the right thin
