Luca's POV
The morning light shined through the curtains, peeking across the room in a ray. Marabella has her back flat against my chest, with my arm tight around her waist. I inhaled her scent, loving every second of being blessed with waking up next to her. I lay there silently, soaking up her scent, and finding comfort in her being safe in my arms at the moment. Her steady breathing keeps my heartbeat at rhythm.
Mara moaned in her sleep as she stretched and moved her arms and legs. She whimpered and gripped my arm. I didn't speak, in fear that if she could sleep through her pain, that I would wake her up. Mara's breathing shifted, telling me that her pain woke her up. "Good morning, piccola", I uttered softly. "Would you like another hot bubble bath to help with the pain?", I whisper
