Chapter 100. A Meeting of Rivals

Anastasia POV

"Everly, are you alright?" I quietly ask in my mind. The sun invades the room with the morning light, filling it with a soft, golden glow. The first rays pass through the half-open curtains, casting diffuse shadows on the walls and creating a dance of light across the room.

I feel my mind quiet as if it is in a state of serene rest, but I know Everly is still here with me. Her presence is faint, almost like a distant echo, but I can still sense her. Ethan is still lying next to me, his body relaxed and his breathing deep and rhythmic. I feel fulfilled by the incredible night we had yesterday as if all the pieces of the puzzle have finally fallen into place.

I run my hand over the love bites and bruises he left on my body, vivid reminders of the intense passion we shared. A shiver runs through my skin as I touch the marks, a mix of pain and pleasure that still reverberates within me. Ethan is lying on his stomach, the sheets draped over his b