~ NYRA

The rays of the sun gently pulled me awake. I stirred on the bed, my eyes opening to meet Rylan smiling at me.

"Good morning," he whispered, and I felt a jolt of energy travel into my heart.

Like an infection, I mirrored his smile too. "Morning... How are you?"

His eyes twinkled as he slowly pulled himself out of bed. Then he flashed me that warm smile again. "I think I can survive for a few more years."

I laughed at his cuteness and moved to help him. "Alright, immortal man, let's get ...