Aurora’s Pov
We stayed like that for a while, me lying on his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. It was oddly soothing, and I almost fell asleep.
But then I stirred, lifting my head to look at him. His eyes met mine, soft and full of something I couldn’t quite name. Before I could say anything, he leaned in and kissed my forehead gently.
Then, without warning, he scooped me up in his arms, carrying me as if I weighed nothing.
“What are you doing, Ryan?” I asked softly, instinctively wrapping my arms around his neck to steady myself.
“I’m carrying you to the bedroom,” he replied, his voice calm and confident.
“Why?” I asked, narrowing my eyes slightly.
“So you can sleep,” he said, then smirked. “Or… do you want us to do something else? I’m down for it.”
My cheek
