The soft glow of morning sunlight streamed through the thin curtains, casting a golden hue over the room. Nova stirred, her body warm beneath the thick blankets. She shifted slightly, stretching her limbs as her mind slowly drifted into wakefulness. That’s when she felt it—eyes on her.
She blinked, adjusting to the light, and turned her head toward the figure seated at the edge of the bed. Kade. He was watching her, quiet and still, his blue eyes filled with something unreadable.
Nova’s breath caught for a moment. "How long have you been sitting there?"
Kade’s lips twitched into a faint smirk. "A while."
Her heart skipped. "That’s not creepy at all."
"I wanted to make sure you were okay," he admitted, his voice softer now. "After last night... I didn’t want you to wake up alone."
Nov
