Aeron POV
The first light of dawn filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the room. The warmth of the morning sun began to seep in, but the warmth of Elaine nestled against me held my attention.
I woke up slowly, the world coming into focus as I felt her steady breath against my chest, her body curled into mine.
For a moment, I just lay there, watching her sleep. Her face was peaceful, free from the worries and fears that had clouded her expression in the past few days.
Her dark lashes rested softly against her cheeks, and her lips, slightly parted, curved into a faint smile as if she were lost in a pleasant dream.
The sight of her like this, so calm and content, made my heart swell with an emotion I could hardly contain.
This was the woman the Moon Goddess had bl
