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.

in the moment. His lips were soft and warm, and

the water from the shower fell on us, adding to the already intense sensation. Our bodies pressed against each

tiled wall of the shower. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer to me as

this man just let me be at peace? I ignored

asked me, stepping foot in the room. He

to,” I answered, my face still covered with the bed

Is that your ex, or what?”

and he laughed. The phone ran again, and I wanted to smash it to the floor, but I realized that my mother was the one calling. I glanced at Luke; he raised an

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

which was in my

the noise being made on my phone. I even threw it on the bed without looking. And the crazy part here was that

I crossed

yours?”

Luke. “Are you sure about this

“What decision?”

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

you

you argue too