Aria's POV

Sunlight spilled into the room, brushing against my cheeks with a warm touch that made me turn slowly in bed. My eyes fluttered shut again, a small smile forming on my lips. I let out a yawn and stretched lazily, the sheets soft against my skin. My hand reached beside me, expecting to meet warmth, but found only the coolness of an empty spot.

Still, I felt peace.

The kind that wrapped around my chest and made me feel whole. I sat up slowly, pulling the duvet over my chest glancing ...