Chapter 131. Ready to Face Whatever Came Next Together

Athena

I woke up feeling like I'd been run over by a truck. My whole body ached in ways I didn't know were possible, and when I tried to move, every muscle protested.

The sunlight was streaming through the window, way too bright for how I was feeling.

I felt Tristan shift beside me, and then his lips pressed against my forehead, soft and gentle.

"Did I hurt you last night?" he asked, his voice low and concerned.

I turned to look at him, seeing the worry in his eyes, and I shook my head. "No," I said, my voice coming out rougher than I expected. "You didn't hurt me."

He studied my face for a moment, like he was trying to see if I was telling the truth, and then he sighed. "As much as I enjoyed last night," he said slowly, "I don't think I'd do it again."

I felt my stomach drop a little. "What do you mean?"

"You deserve better," he said, brushing a strand of hair away from my face. "You should be treated like a queen, no