Later that morning, the first rays of sunlight began to filter through the windows, casting a warm glow across the room. Katrin stirred, feeling the gentle touch of sunlight on her face. She stretched her arms while still laying down, savoring the brief moment of peace.
As she shifted to roll over, she found herself face-to-face with sea blue, crystal eyes, Ethan's. His eyes, filled with amusement, locked onto hers. It took her a moment to fully register the situation, and when she did, she gasped, quickly placing her hands to his chest instinctively trying to push away.
However, Ethan's arms were securely wrapped around her, trapping her in a gentle but firm embrace. "Good morning," he murmured, his voice calm yet warm and she felt the vibration through her hands.
Katrin's cheeks flushed with a mix of surprise and embarrassment. "Good morning," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
