Avery woke up in the sunlight-filled morning. Liam slept soundly beside her as he refused to sleep in his own sleeping bag. He instead fully unzipped them both, using one as a ground mattress and the second one as a blanket for both, so she had no other choice but to sleep in his firm embrace. Not like she complained about the attention and care given her. More and more Avery got used to his affection, welcoming his warmth, hugs and soft touches whenever she moved around him. Sneaky, Avery got out of the bag covering them, gently removing his heavy arm from around her waist before leaving their temporary tent. Despite the sun being high above the horizon, the surrounding air left a cold aftertaste on Avery’s sleepy face and tired body. She quickly took off her clothes, refreshing herself

