Chapter 144

Kelly POV

I woke up happy. Not just from the physical warmth of Adrian’s body beside me, but something deeper. Something I hadn’t felt in a long time.

I felt secure.

I shifted slightly, my bare skin brushing against his, and the memory of last night flooded back. The way he touched me, the way he….i pushed the memory back as I caught myself blushing.

I turned my head, watching him in the early morning light filtering through the curtains. His face was relaxed, his breathing slow, his arm lazily draped around my waist like he had no intention of letting go.

A small smile tugged at my lips. For once, things felt… okay. But the peace didn’t last. My phone buzzed on the nightstand, shattering the moment. I groaned, stretching my arm to grab it.

Susan’s name flashed across the scream. Adrian stirred beside me as I answered.

“Morning,” I mumbled, my voice still thick with sleep.

“Get up.” Susan’s voice was sharp, urgent. “I found some