Allan
I couldn't stop smiling as I watched Maya sleep. Her chest rose and fell steadily, her face peaceful. After everything we'd been through, it felt like a miracle to have her back.
"I love you," I whispered, brushing a strand of hair from her face.
Maya stirred, her eyes fluttering open. "Allan?" she murmured, a smile spreading across her lips.
"Hey there, sleepyhead," I said softly. "How are you feeling?"
She stretched, catlike, before sitting up. "Better than ever. It's like... I can feel everything more clearly now."
I raised an eyebrow. "Everything?"
Maya laughed, the sound like music to my ears. "Well, maybe not everything. But I feel... alive. Does that make sense?"
I nodded, taking her hand in mine. "After what you've been through, I'm just glad you're here."
Her eyes m
