Chapter 67 - The final plan

Jack woke up with a gentle groan, his head still cloudy from sleep. He rubbed his eyes, trying to shake off the drowsiness. As he looked around, he realized Elsa was no longer beside him. He sat up, his heart sinking slightly, wondering if he'd dreamed the whole thing. But then he heard her voice, distant but unmistakable, chatting with someone. He smiled, knowing it was probably Grace. He swung his legs over the side of the bed and stood up, stretching his arms over his head. He headed to the bathroom to freshen up, still trying to shake off the sleep. As he stared in the mirror, he couldn't help but grin at his reflection. Memories of the previous night flooded his mind, Elsa's laughter, her sparkling eyes, their tender kisses, and the way she melted into his touch. He chuckled to himself, feeling like the luckiest guy alive. He splashed some water on his face, ran a hand through his hair, and took a deep breath, ready to face the day with a spring in his step. As he opened the