Chapter 36 Owned His Heart

• After a restful night, I found myself lying in the comforting embrace of Karl's arms. My head rested on his chest, a peaceful contrast to the energy we had shared earlier. As I lightly traced patterns over his skin, a sense of contentment filled the room.
• Breaking the silence, I asked Karl about our plans. “Are we going back home tomorrow?” I could feel him nod against the back of my head as he replied, “Yes, we'll head back in the morning. Did you enjoy our time here?”
• I nodded, feeling a pang of nostalgia for the place I had grown to miss. “It's time to get moving, Karl,” I said softly, making a move to rise.