Chapter 116

Jean

Time seemed to slow down, too caught up in the now. I don’t know how much time has passed since Dante cleaned us up, we’ve been cuddling ever since.

With the dirtied sheets thrown haphazardly on the floor, the both of us too lazy to change them, I lie half on top of Dante sprawled on the bare mattress. The feeling of Dante’s warm skin against mine is indescribable. We fit. That’s all there is to it. We fit perfectly together, like two pieces of the same puzzle.

I could spend the rest of my days here on this bed, languidly kissing Dante with no real purpose other than to enjoy his presence. I’m sure he feels the same if the satisfied grin on his face is any indication.

“We should stop,” I mumble against Dante’s lips, giving his lower lip a soft peck, earning one in return.

Dante hums low, “Stop what?” he asks as he continues to plant soft kisses across my lips, cheeks, and nose.

I couldn’t help the giggle that escapes from my lips as his nose rubs against mine. “This!” I answer p