Chapter 25 A Passionate Kiss

• At midnight, Andrew woke up from a deep slumber. A smile flashed across his face as he saw Chloe's angelic face. For the first time in his life, he slept peacefully because of her. She had become the peace in his life. Her presence gave him immense happiness and solace. He raised his head from the pillow and placed a tender kiss on her forehead. She smiled contentedly in her sleep as his lips touched her skin. He beamed at her and gently tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear.
• "There is so much peace in this moment with you. Now, I never want to lose this. I'm exhausted from living a life filled with darkness. My whole life, I've longed for the peace that I've found in you. After meeting you, I realized that you're the missing part of my incomplete life and what true happiness is. Before you, my life was meaningless, and I was just counting days, waiting to die. But after meeting you, I understood the importance of life. In the forest, when I thought my end had come, I promised myself that if I survived, I wouldn't push you away. I would keep you safe with me forever, acknowledge that you're important to me, and accept that I care about you. Now, no matter what, I will fulfil this promise, whether you want it or not. I've given my new life to you. Now, this Mafia Boss will live for you alone," he murmured, stroking her cheek affectionately with his thumb and gazing at her with eyes filled with profound love.
• He fell asleep again, smiling with utter contentment, holding her tighter in his arms as she snuggled into his warm embrace, her sleep undisturbed.