Chapter One Hundred And Three
Venessa’s pov
The next morning after our very close and intimate night together, I woke up feeling much lighter than I had in many weeks. For a long time, a heavy weight had been sitting on my chest, making it hard to breathe or feel completely at peace. But today, that weight was entirely gone. I opened my eyes slowly, feeling the soft blankets around me and the warmth of the room.
Khalid was already awake. He was not moving, just lying perfectly still on his side next to me. He was watching me sleep with that special look on his face. It was a soft, intense look that he only ever used when he was looking at me. It always made me feel like I was the only person left in the whole wide world. The lavender walls of my old childhood bedroom were glowing warmly
