Chapter 104: Echoes of Sunrise

The first light of dawn filtered through the blinds, casting soft, golden beams across the room. Taylor stirred, slowly waking to the warmth of the sunlight and the even warmer presence beside her. For a moment, she simply lay there, her head resting on Alex’s chest, his arm draped protectively around her. The steady rise and fall of his breathing was a lullaby she never knew she needed. Last night felt like a dream, a surreal blend of passion and tenderness, but the reality of it settled in as she opened her eyes and found herself still nestled in his embrace. Taylor smiled softly, her heart swelling with contentment as she replayed the events in her mind. The intensity of their connection, both physical and emotional, had left her feeling more vulnerable yet more complete than ever before. As she gently shifted to get a better look at Alex, she noticed the peaceful expression on his face, the tension lines that usually marred his brow now smoothed out in sleep. She traced a finger