Ezekiel
We slumped onto the bed together, breathing hard, bodies slick with sweat and still tangled. I pulled Nyla close to my chest, wrapping my arms around her protectively as I reached down to pull the sheet over our naked bodies. She nestled into me, her head resting on my shoulder, her breathing slowly calming down.
“Oh goodness, Ezekiel…” she whispered, her voice soft and satisfied. “That was so good.”
I smiled, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead. “I love you, baby.”
She looked up at me, eyes warm and full of emotion. “I love you too.”
I paused, staring down at her face. My eyes widened slightly as the words sank in. She noticed immediately and laughed softly.
“What? Why are you staring at me like that?”
“You haven’t told me that before,” I replied softly.
“What’s that?”
