Caz
I watched her sleep for a few more hours until she stirred again, slower this time, like the pull of sleep was fading and her mind was beginning to catch up. I felt the way her muscles shifted against mine, the subtle intake of breath as she became aware of her body—our bodies.
Then her head tipped up, and those blue eyes found mine.
Goddess, I could drown in them.
“Hey,” she whispered, voice scratchy from sleep.
“Hey,” I murmured back.
A lazy silence fell between us. Not awkward. Just… soft. Her fingers brushed lightly over my chest, tracing lines she didn’t realize she was drawing.
“I didn’t mean to stay here all night,” she said after a beat, the faintest blush blooming on her cheeks.
“I’m glad you did.” I reached up, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. “It’s the best sl
