Chapter 87 Cozy Moments

• ~ Elara ~
• The early morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow across the room. I blinked sleepily, my body pressed close to Thorne’s, our limbs tangled together beneath the sheets. His arm was draped across my waist, holding me against his chest, and for a moment, I allowed myself to savor the warmth of his embrace.
• It had been a long time since I felt this kind of peace, this kind of closeness with someone. I’d been guarded for so long, afraid to let anyone in, but with Thorne, something had shifted. There was an undeniable pull between us, one that I couldn’t ignore no matter how hard I tried.