The next morning, Joel woke up with a slight headache and a queasy feeling in his body. His eyebrows furrowed slightly as he quietly opened his eyes and looked around, spotting Primrose sleeping peacefully beside him.

Her curled eyelashes lay gently over her sparkling eyes, her lips were slightly pursed at the moment, and a few strands of disheveled hair adorned her smooth face. Her current appearance was both innocent and harmless, causing Joel's heart to melt uncontrollably.

He slowly ...