Chapter 12: Morning After
Ava woke up to the sound of Liam's gentle breathing beside her. She turned to face him, and their eyes met in a soft, intimate gaze.
"Good morning," Liam whispered, his voice husky with sleep.
Ava smiled, feeling a sense of contentment wash over her. "Good morning," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
As they lay there, wrapped in each other's arms, Ava felt a sense of peace that she hadn't felt in years. She knew that she had found something special with Liam, something that went beyond a simple physical attraction.
Liam's hand stroked her hair, and Ava felt a shiver run down her spine. "I had a great time last night," he said, his voice low and husky.
Ava smiled, feeling a sense of happiness wash over her. "Me too," she replied. "I feel like I've known you my whole life."
Liam's eyes locked onto hers, and Ava saw a glimmer of emotion there. "I know exactly what you mean," he said. "I feel like I've found a part of myself in you."
Ava's heart skipped a beat as Liam's words washed over her. She knew that she felt the same way, that she had found a sense of completion in Liam's arms.
As they lay there, wrapped in each other's arms, Ava knew that she had found something special with Liam. She knew that their love was only just beginning, and she couldn't wait to see what the future held.