Chapter 65 Say It Again

• The first thing Damien noticed when his eyes fluttered open was her familiar warmth. Aria was curled against him, tucked close as though she was glued to the bed, her cheek resting over the steady rise and fall of his chest. Strands of her hair tickled his chin, and instead of stiffening or shifting away, he let himself lie still.
• He lifted a hand, fingers brushing lightly through her tangled locks. Silky strands slid across his calloused touch, and the smallest sound escaped her lips which was a soft hum, content even in sleep.
• The sleep continued for a while before she suddenly sneezed. His eyes slammed shut in the unexpected situation before he slowly opened them again, trying to contain his laugh but his chest betrayed him and beat faster, making her stir.