(Avery)
I leaned against Elias, not ready for the moment to end. The sunlight filtered through the curtains, soft and golden, but I didn’t care what time it was. All I cared about was being wrapped up with them.
Jackson stretched from where he had been resting and sat up, running a hand through his hair. “We should get going before your parents come knocking. I still have things to finish before tomorrow.”
My eyes went wide. “What? No. You’re not leaving yet.”
Luca laughed as he reached for his shoes at the side of the bed. “I’m heading out too. You’ll see us first thing in the morning for the beach trip.”
“That’s not enough,” I said quickly, clutching Elias tighter like he was the only thing keeping me grounded. “Stay longer.”
Elias kissed my forehead and rubbed my back, his voice c
