Chapter 130

• She blinked her eyes open, finding herself nestled in Jason’s arms, his chest rising and falling in the slow, steady rhythm of sleep. It was her first morning as Mrs. Blake, and the reality of it made her heart swell with a deep sense of fulfillment.
• She smiled to herself, still feeling the warmth and love from the night before. Their wedding night had been magical, intimate, and filled with passion. Jason had spent every moment showing her just how much he loved her—his touches tender, his words filled with devotion. The memory of it made her blush, and as she shifted slightly under the covers, she felt the familiar ache in her body, a reminder of how thoroughly he had cherished her.
• Lucy turned her head on the pillow to look at Jason. He was still fast asleep, his face softened in slumber. His dark hair was a little messy, falling over his forehead in a way that made him look boyish, even vulnerable. She found it endearing how someone so strong and commanding in his daily life could look so peaceful and almost innocent when he slept. She reached out a finger, careful not to wake him, and traced the line of his dark eyelashes. They fluttered slightly at her touch, but he remained in his dream world, his arm still loosely draped around her waist.