Katelyn‘s POV

Sunlight poured through the windows as I woke in Ethan’s arms, the quiet after last night’s storm of feelings making everything seem peaceful.

I stretched, careful not to wake him, and just listened to his slow breathing. For a moment, I let myself enjoy it, the warmth of his body, the safety of being next to someone I loved, and who finally, truly, loved me back.

But the world was waiting. There was work to do, emails to answer, and the normal chaos of a weekday morning. ...