SerenaI woke up the next morning to sunlight streaming through the curtains and the sound of birds chirping outside.For a moment, I just lay there, enjoying the warmth of the bed and the peaceful quiet of the house.Then I felt Ethan's arm tighten around my waist, pulling me closer against his chest."Good morning," his voice rumbled in my ear, still rough with sleep."Good morning," I whispered back, turning in his arms to face him.His hair was messy, falling over his forehead. His eyes were still heavy with sleep. He hadn't shaved yet, so there was a light stubble along his jaw.He looked beautiful."How did you sleep?" he asked, his hand coming up to brush my hair away from my face."Really well," I said honestly. "Better than I have in days.""Good," he said, leaning forward to press a soft kiss to my forehead. "You needed the rest."We lay there for a few more minutes, just holding each other, not speaking.It was peaceful. Perfect.Eventually, Ethan's phone alarm went off.He
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