~TESSA~ The morning sunlight slipped through the blinds, warm and soft, touching my face before I even opened my eyes. For a moment, I didn’t move. I just listened—to the steady rhythm of Ryder’s breathing beside me, the quiet hum of the world outside the window, and the rare stillness that felt like peace. Real peace. When I finally turned my head, Ryder was already awake, his eyes on me. That lazy half-smile curved on his lips, the one that made my heart skip like it still hadn’t learned its rhythm after all this time. “Morning, beautiful,” he said, voice still husky from sleep. “Morning,” I murmured, stretching. “You’ve been staring.” “Can you blame me?” His fingers brushed my hair back gently. “You’re the best thing I’ve ever woken up to.” I smiled, cheeks heating. “You’re such a liar.” “Not even close,” he said, leaning in to kiss my forehead. “Get used to it.” I laughed softly. “Bossy.” He grinned. “Always.” Breakfast smelled like heaven. The clubhouse was quiet t
 آخر تحديث : 2025-10-23
آخر تحديث : 2025-10-23