CHAPTER 61 Dawn's Quiet Embrace

  The first rays of dawn kissed the garden, , brushing the dew-kissed leaves and flowers with a soft golden glow. A cool, fragrant breeze carried the scent of blooming jasmine, and the distant call of a morning dove broke the stillness. Angela stirred, her cheek pressed against Edmund's chest, his steady heartbeat her lullaby through the night.

  For a moment, she lay still, feeling the warmth of Edmund's arms encircling her. His chest rose and fell steadily, grounding her in the serene aftermath of their shared night. She blinked slowly, her lashes fluttering against her cheeks as the beauty of the moment wrapped around her. A small smile played on her lips as she tilted her head slightly, catching the first hints of morning light glinting off the dew-drenched grass.