All Chapters of Too Good At Goodbye’s: The Architect’s Hidden heir : Chapter 11

ZARA’S POVI wake before the alarm.For a moment I lie still, listening.The house is quiet. The air conditioning hums softly. Somewhere down the hall, a faint rustle. Luca shifts in his sleep sometimes, even now.Five years.Five years since I chose him.I slip out of bed and walk barefoot down the hallway. I push open his door gently.He is sprawled across the bed, blanket kicked to one side, one arm thrown over his head. His hair falls over his forehead. His face is peaceful.I walk closer and sit on the edge of the bed.The worst person in my life gave me the best thing that ever happened to me.The thought does not sting anymore.It settles.I lean down and kiss his temple.He stirs slightly.“Mama,” he murmurs without opening his eyes.“Go back to sleep.”He nods once, already drifting.I brush the hair away from his face.“You changed everything,” I whisper.Then I stand and leave quietly.Back in my room, I shower quickly. The water clears the last traces of sleep. I dress in