Waking up next to Seraphine felt like waking up in a warm cocoon, safe and almost dreamlike. Her hair was a soft tangle of waves on the pillow beside me, and even in the first light of the morning, her features looked serene and beautiful.
I traced the edge of her cheek with my gaze, taking in every small detail, and it sent a flutter through me—like the sense that I was exactly where I was meant to be.
I let myself just breathe for a moment, her presence grounding me. It was strange how peaceful I felt, especially after the night we'd had.
My arms wrapped around her, pulling her just a bit closer as she stirred and opened one sleepy eye.
"Good morning," she murmured, a slow smile spreading across her face as she met my gaze. Her voice was still thick with sleep, low and quiet, and it was one of the most perfect sounds I'd ever heard.