Chapter 49 Glory

Morning arrived, and Riley woke to find Katherine sleeping peacefully on his chest. 

For the first time in what felt like forever, he felt truly happy and whole. 

The lingering regret from his previous life had finally been erased. 

Smiling, he pressed a gentle kiss to her head, her soft scent stirring something primal in him. 

The reaction was immediate, and he felt his body responding despite the early hour.

The subtle movement roused Katherine, who opened her eyes with a warm smile. 

She glanced up at him, noticing his mischievous expression. 

"You're incorrigible," she said softly, her voice laced with amusement.

Riley chuckled, brushing a strand of hair away from her face. 

"Can you blame me? You're too irresistible."

Katherine's smile widened, but her thoughts were conflicted. 

She felt happy—content in his arms—but she wasn't sure if what she felt was love.