Chapter - 80
The first light of dawn filtered through the curtains as Jacob slowly stirred from his slumber, feeling the warmth of Elara nestled against him. For a moment, he simply lay there, his arm wrapped protectively around her, savoring the peacefulness that came with these early mornings. But ultimately, he knew he couldn't linger.
Carefully, so as not to wake her, Jacob slipped his arm from beneath her, moving slowly until he was sitting on the edge of the bed. He stretched his arms over his head, yawning deeply, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep. As he stood, he caught a glimpse of Elara stirring, her eyes fluttering open.
"Morning," she murmured, her voice thick with sleep. A soft smile played on her lips as she reached out, her fingers brushing against his.
