Chapter 328. Lingering Desire

“Are you awake or not really?” he asked in a low murmured that I found so alluring.

“Maybe…” I replied lazily.

Despite my vague answer, I did succeed in opening my eyes to look at him. I found Ace sleeping on the bed on his side with his eyes on my face. Suddenly, I felt nervous and a little shy so I couldn’t truly meet his gaze. The sound of the rain outside coupled with the way that Ace was staring at me made the environment suddenly romantic. Waking up to spend time with Ace in bed felt like a treat that I didn’t hesitate to enjoy.

“Is it morning already?” I asked while sounding very sleepy.

“Unfortunately, dawn has broken but it’s still very early,” Ace replied before smiling my way.

His alluring smile made my chest feel tight and that reminded me of how lucky I was to still have Ace by my side. Although I wasn’t sure what exactly brought us together, I was thankful for it. Whether it was just a stroke of wild luck, a fateful encounter planned by th