When Roman returned to the bed after taking another long shower, he found Carol already curled up under the covers.
She had just finished her shower as well, a steamy indulgence that seemed to linger around her, even now.
A smile crept across his lips as he slipped beneath the freshly changed sheets, their warmth enveloping him like a comforting embrace, a stark contrast to the earlier chill he had experienced. He nestled close to her, feeling the soft rise and fall of her breathing, and gently wrapped his arm around her.
At that moment, Carol was silent, her eyes gently closed, drifting in and out of the comforting realm of sleep.
Roman couldn't help but chuckle softly at the serene expression on her face. He wasn't particularly tired himself, just content to be beside her, feeling the palpable sense of peace that came with her presence.
