Moments later, Axel climbed in beside me, settling in close. The warmth of his body pressed against mine as he draped his arm across my waist. That simple gesture was comforting—a silent promise that, for now, everything was right in the world.
“Are you really tired?” Axel asked, his voice filled with genuine concern as he leaned back against the couch. The soft glow from the lamp illuminated his features warmly.
“A bit. It’s been a long day,” I replied, rubbing my eyes to highlight my weariness. The weight of the day’s events rested heavily on my shoulders, though I could still sense a flicker of energy stirring within me.
“Alright,” he said, nodding thoughtfully, a mix of understanding and playful mischief dancing in his expression.
“Are you up for round two?” I asked, intrigued as I
