Chapter 59 I Want Details

• Alex woke up earlier than usual the next day, the first light of dawn just beginning to filter through the trees. He turned to look at Ira, still sound asleep beside him. Her serene face, framed by her tousled hair, was bathed in the soft morning light. He took a moment to admire her, tracing the delicate lines of her nose, her soft lips, her closed eyes with their long eyelashes fanning out over her cheeks. She looked like a painting, a beautiful masterpiece that he could hardly believe was real.
• An hour passed as Alex watched over her, lost in his thoughts. Eventually, Ira began to stir, her eyes fluttering open. Seeing her wake up, Alex leaned down and kissed her gently on the forehead. "Good morning, beautiful," he whispered.
• Ira blinked a few times, adjusting to the morning light and the sight of Alex's smiling face. Reflexively, she replied, "Good morning, Alex."