~ HUNTER’s POV ~
I was woken up by something stirring in the bed. Slowly, I opened my eyes and Maia’s face was the first thing I saw. She was so close in front of me, and our lips were almost touching. My body flinched instantly at the sight, and Maia’s eyes fluttered open in response.
“Hey,” I said softly, almost sorry that I had woken her up.
“Hey,” she replied.
Even as she had just woken up, Maia still looked incredibly beautiful. I was completely entranced by the curves of her face and the brightness of her eyes. Her cheeks were soft, rosy pink, and a strand of wild hair fell on her face. My hand instinctively reached for it and tucked the strand of hair behind her ear.
After tucking the hair away, my hand lingered on her face, resting gently on her cheek. Maia ju
