The Morning After Everything Changed

For the first time, waking up beside him didn't feel like a mistake.

She opened her eyes to find him already watching her.

"Regretting it?" he asked softly.

She shook her head."No."

A slow smile tugged at his lips. "Good. Because I don't think I could let you go anymore."

It wasn't a confession of love—but it was something.

And for now, that was enough.