Xavier's POV
I lay beside Ashlyn, watching her sleep peacefully. The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across her skin.
She looked ethereal, more breathtaking than I ever imagined she could be. Her chest rose and fell in a steady rhythm, and a soft strand of hair rested across her cheek.
I couldn’t believe this moment was real. After everything, I was here, waking up beside her. Was able to admire her beauty up close. The girl who had once seemed untouchable now lay in my arms. Her presence was filling the empty spaces in my heart.
A sudden buzz shattered the serene moment. My phone rang sharply on the nightstand. She stirred, her delicate lashes fluttering as she tried to open her eyes.
Leaning in, I kissed her forehead gently and whispered aga
