The sky stretches endlessly above us, a blanket of deep indigo sprinkled with silver stars. The warmth of the fire has long faded, leaving only the lingering heat of our bodies that are pressed together. The island is quiet except for the rhythmic crashing of waves and the occasional rustling of leaves.
I'm lying nestled against Jasper's chest, with my fingers absentmindedly tracing the lines of his forearm as he holds me close. His body is solid and warm against mine, the slow rise and fall of his breathing strangely soothing. The intimacy of the moment, the reality of what has just happened between us, leaves a quiet thrill in my chest.
I have never felt anything like this before. Not with Shawn. Not with anyone.
Jasper chuckles softly, his lips brushing against the top of my hea
