Chapter 14
Daphne
I woke up feeling a familiar warmth beside me, and as I blinked to shake off the sleep, I saw Jake’s face just inches away. His eyes shone softly, full of tenderness that made me smile without even trying. When he noticed I was awake, he seemed surprised, but then he smiled and leaned in to kiss me. It was a gentle, warm kiss, but as soon as our lips met, I felt an electric current run through my body, leaving my knees, quite literally, trembling. Every touch from him seemed to have that effect on me.
“Good morning,” he murmured against my lips, his voice hoarse and filled with warmth that could only come from the night before, making my cheeks warm up.
I laughed softly, savoring that intimate moment before the reality of the day started to settle in.
“Good morning,”
