The Love From Vengeance

158 MIDNIGHT BLISS

ARIEL’S POV

I woke up in the middle of the night, and there was Luke on the bed, still sleeping. Well, he was supposed to be. I mean, come on, this was the time for everyone to be in drowsy mode. But look at me; my eyes are all open.

I closed my eyes, trying to get back to sleep, but, to God, it wasn’t working. And it was just great; I’d have to be around here, sitting down and doing absolutely nothing.

I couldn’t shake the feeling of restlessness, so I decided to get up and take a bath, hoping it would relax me enough to fall back asleep. I quietly made my way to the bathroom, trying not to disturb Luke’s peaceful slumber.

As I turned on the shower, the warm water cascaded down my body, instantly calming my senses. I closed my eyes and let out a sigh, finally feeling some sense of peace. Suddenly, I heard the bathroom door creak open, and my eyes shot open in surprise.

There stood Luke, looking at me with a mixture of confusion and concern. “Ariel, what are you doing taking a shower in the middle of the night?”

I blushed, feeling slightly embarrassed. “I couldn’t sleep, so I thought a shower would help,” I replied sheepishly.

Luke’s expression softened, and he stepped closer to me. “Come here,” he said, pulling me into his arms. I rested my head against his chest, feeling his warm embrace.

“Is everything alright?” he asked, his voice full of concern.

I nodded, not wanting to worry him anymore. But as I looked up at him, I couldn’t resist the urge to press my lips against his. The moment our lips met, sparks flew, and my heart began to race.

responded eagerly, deepening the kiss as his hands roamed down my back. I moaned softly, completely lost in the moment. His

from the shower fell on us, adding to the already intense

the shower. I wrapped my arms around his neck,

let me be at peace? I ignored the call,

Luke asked me, stepping foot in the

my face still covered

your ex, or

it to the

going to work right now,” he told me, as he was about to leave the room. “Hey, hey, hey, hold on,” I halted him, getting up

to my phone, which was in my

on the bed without looking. And

I crossed

yours?”

still looking at Luke. “Are you sure about this decision

“What decision?”

should still get some rest?” “Ariel, you don’t have to worry

not sure you got this.”

you argue too much.”