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.

the moment. His lips were soft and warm, and I just wanted to

the water from the shower fell on us, adding to the already intense sensation. Our

as Luke pressed me against the cold, tiled wall of the shower. I

Can’t this man just let me be at peace? I

the phone?” Luke asked me, stepping foot in the room. He

to,” I answered, my face

ex,

wanted to smash it to the floor, but I realized that my mother was the one calling. I glanced at Luke; he raised an eyebrow at me,

room. “Hey, hey, hey, hold on,” I halted him, getting up from the bed. I walked in his direction; he was staring at me like I was

which was in my

even threw it on the bed without looking. And the crazy part here was that I had no idea if it landed on the bed or the floor.

I crossed

yours?”

arms, still looking at Luke. “Are you

“What decision?”

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

not sure you got

sighed. “Ughh you argue too