Kapitel 192: Making love under the stars

The night had fallen softly around us, the sky now a deep indigo canvas scattered with countless stars. We were still at the lake, nestled comfortably on the picnic blanket. Elena had fallen asleep in my arms, her breath slow and steady. I didn't have the heart to wake her. She looked so peaceful, and after the day we'd had, she deserved every moment of rest.

I gazed at her, a soft smile playing on my lips. Watching her sleep, I couldn't help but feel a rush of emotions. She was everything to me. Her vulnerability, her strength, the way she trusted me despite her fears—it all made me love her even more. The cool breeze ruffled her hair, and I gently brushed a strand away from her face, careful not to wake her.

The sky above was breathtaking, a vast expanse of twinkling stars reflected in the still waters of the lake. It was a perfect moment, one I wished could last forever. I felt a profound sense of contentment, a feeling I hadn't experienced in a long time.