Chapter 77

• I'm nestled in a cocoon of warmth, feeling more relaxed and at ease than I have in, well, forever. I don't think I've ever woken up feeling this good. A part of me wishes I could keep on sleeping, but a larger part has had its fill and is reaching for awareness. My body is so comfortable that I don't even stretch right away as I usually do, but simply open my eyes, squinting them a little before they finally focus. The first thing I see is the rise and fall of an exquisite muscular male chest and I can't stop the almost giddy smile from spreading on my lips as I am reminded of how we ended up here.
• My body fits perfectly against his long form and the way we are intertwined with one another feels like the most natural thing in the world. My head is resting comfortably on his right peck. I can feel his soft, warm skin against my cheek and the steady beat of his heart in my ear. One of my arms is wrapped around his narrow waist while the other lies underneath me, down my side. A leg is hitched over his hip before being deliciously tucked in between his two strong thighs. His arms are lightly wrapped around me as well and I can feel how our breathing is completely in sync. This feels like a dream.
• Carefully, I tilt my head back slightly so that I can see his face and all of a sudden it's as if a thousand butterflies take flight in my stomach. This isn't a dream, a gorgeous man is truly resting peacefully in my arms and the sight of him quite literally takes my breath away. He is my Adonis with his strong chin, perfectly shaped eyebrows, long lashes, soft lips and wild bronze hair.