Chapter 131: The entire truth

  I held Ela close as she slept beside me. I didn't sleep, but it was nice to hold on to her while she did. She snored a little, making my stomach flutter at the sound. This was one of the many things I didn't think I would get to experience a few days ago. Others included her amazing voice and smile, her laugh, her iconic eye roll, and how her mouth twitched when fascinated. I got the chance to hold her once again, and this was a gift in itself.

  I leaned in and kissed her shoulder, releasing a contented sigh. She'd never know just how lucky I considered myself to have this privilege.

  The terrible chapter was now behind us, and together, we would look forward to a better future.

  "You are not asleep," Imela grumbled, and her hand rubbed over my bare thigh and then further back to cup my butt.

  "I know, I don't feel sleepy," I replied, and she wiggled around in my arms and turned around so her eyes locked in mine.

  "You are alright, right?" she asked in concern.