DAMIEN
I woke up to the soft warmth of Macey clinging to me like I was her lifeline.
Her arms were wrapped around me in a way that made it impossible to move without waking her, and for a moment, I just let myself lie there, listening to the quiet hum of the morning.
The sunlight hadn’t yet broken through the blinds, leaving the room in that golden, sleepy glow that somehow made everything feel softer, slower, like the world had paused just for us.
I couldn’t help but laugh softly as I nudged her gently. “Morning,” I whispered, grinning at her peaceful face. Her hair was a mess, sticking up in random places, but somehow it made her look even more adorable.
Her eyes fluttered open, groggy but still sparkling with that sleepy charm that always made my chest tighten. “Morning,” sh
