I fluttered my eyelids open, coming face to face with Luke's stunning features. My eyes widened in surprise as I took in just how intimately we were entwined in each other's embrace. His breath gently fanned across my face, warm and inviting.
It took me a moment to process the reality of sharing my single-sized bed with him. I slowly glanced up at the wall clock, which read three in the morning, the numbers glowing softly in the dim light.
I tried to push away the memories of the previous night, but they clung to me like a shadow I couldn't shake off. A soft sob escaped my lips, and I quickly covered my mouth with my hand, swallowing the tears that threatened to spill over. It was a trick I had learned long ago to keep my emotions in check.
"You're awake," Luke murmured, his eyes still
