chapter seventy

Kiara’s eyes fluttered open while her gaze adjusted to the soft light of the early morning. As she yawned and rubbed the sleep from her eyes, she spotted Aiden lying next to her, his arms wrapped around her waist. A smile spread across her face as she turned to face him immediately.

Her gaze lingered on his sleeping form while she began to admire his soft, dark hair and the way it fell gently across his brow. Without thinking, she reached out to touch it, marveling at the smoothness and softness under her fingertips

“Do you love it?” Aiden’s deep voice cut through the quiet of the room, startling Kiara. Her hand dropped to her side, and she quickly turned away while a blush spread across her cheeks. Aiden chuckled softly as the warmth of his breath tickled her ear as he spoke, “It’s okay, Kiara. I don't mind if you play with my hair.”

Kiara’s heart fluttered in her chest because the warmth of his words had chased away the embarrassment. Aiden shifted closer to Kiara as his arm began t