Chapter 95

NICOLE

“Good morning, love," Marcus whispered, his voice husky with sleep.

“Good morning," I replied, a smile tugging at the corners of my lips.

Throwing back the covers, I swung my legs over the edge of the bed and stood up, stretching my arms high above my head. The cool wooden floor tickled the soles of my feet as I padded towards the kitchen, Marcus trailing behind me.

I reached for the bag of freshly ground coffee beans and inhaled deeply, letting the rich aroma fill my senses. As I set about preparing our morning brew, Marcus moved gracefully around the kitchen, gathering ingredients for breakfast.

I watched as he cracked eggs into a bowl, his hands deftly whisking them together.

"What are you up to?" I asked

He chuckled softly and replied, "Just wait and see, my love. It's a surprise."

I couldn't help but grin. In the meantime, I busied myself with setting the table, arranging plates and utensils with care.

Finally, he plated the scrambled eggs, folding them onto toast with a