10. Let Me See Her

Aria

I slowly blinked my eyes open, greeted by the soft morning light filtering through the curtains. My initial grogginess began to fade as I became aware of my surroundings. But as I tried to stretch and shift my body, I quickly realized that something was different today.

I couldn't move.

Panic fluttered in my chest as I felt the unmistakable sensation of two strong arms wrapped securely around me, pinning me to the bed.

The arms holding me felt warm and comforting, but the lack of control over my own body left me feeling vulnerable and anxious. I struggled to free myself, wriggling slightly, but those arms only tightened their hold.

And then I remembered. I was sleeping in the same bed as Nathan last night, and he must have been hugging me in his sleep.

"Ugh...let go of me, you Brute!" I groaned and tried to free myself from his embrace, but he seemed to hold me even tighter.

"Five more minutes," he mumbled into my hair, his voice heavy with drowsiness and a hint of playfulness.

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