Amara's POV
The warmth of Ryder’s body beside me made it hard to get out of bed. The early morning light streamed in through the window, bathing the room in a soft golden glow. I felt safe, secure, and for the first time in a long while, I felt at peace. My heart was still racing from the tenderness we’d shared the night before, the closeness that seemed to have grown between us. I hadn’t expected to feel this way, so open, so connected but here I was.
I wrapped the blanket tighter around myself, trying to savor the stillness before the day began. Ryder was still lying there, watching me with those intense eyes that seemed to see right through me. I couldn’t help but feel vulnerable, yet safe in his presence.
As I turned to grab my clothes, I felt his gaze on me. His eyes softened, and
