(Avery)
I woke up to sunlight streaming through the windows and the sound of birds outside. For a moment, I forgot where I was. Then I felt the warmth around me and remembered everything.
Elias was still holding me. Jackson's arm was draped across my waist. Luca had moved up during the night and was curled against my legs.
Last night had been perfect. Better than I ever imagined my first time would be.
I carefully turned my head to look at Elias. He was still asleep, his face relaxed in a way I didn't see often. But right now, he looked peaceful.
I thought about everything that had happened. How nervous I had been. How patient they all were with me. How loved they made me feel.
My body was sore in places I'd never been sore before, but it was a good kind of sore. A reminder of what w
