Alaria:The first thing I felt when I woke was his warmth. Liam’s arm was wrapped firmly around me, his chest pressed to my back, his steady breaths ghosting across my hair.I did not move and fear that I would wake him up as I savored the moments between us. For once, I didn’t feel the weight of dread dragging me out of bed. For once, I let myself stay still, cocooned in the safety of him. For once, I just allowed myself to rest, knowing well that the world outside was full of chaos and yet I just wanted to embrace this one.I ran my finger over his arm, feeling him tighten his grip around me ever so slightly, silently letting me know that he was awake.I shifted slightly, turning toward him, and his eyes opened slowly, hazy but soft, as if he’d been awake long before me just watching. I ran my fingers over his jawline and the smile on his face was one that I couldn't help but find myself admire.“Morning,” he murmured, his voice rough with sleep.“Morning,” I whispered back, my fing
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