Chapter 248

• The dim light of the bedside lamp cast a soft glow over the room, creating a cozy atmosphere that enveloped Jace and Avalynn as they lay side by side on the large bed. The events of the past weeks had been intense, but now, everything seemed to have settled into place. The room, decorated in muted tones of gray and blue, felt like a sanctuary from the outside world—a place where they could finally breathe and enjoy the calm after the storm.
• Avalynn rested her head on Jace’s chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart as she traced light circles on his skin. The silence between them was comfortable, filled with the warmth of shared memories and unspoken understanding. She smiled to herself, thinking about how far they had come—how a one-night stand had led them to this moment.
• “Do you remember the night we met?” Avalynn’s voice was soft, almost dreamy.