#Chapter 328: Resurgence

Abby I wake slowly in the morning to find warm sunlight spilling across my face. For a moment I keep my eyes closed, clinging to the last little bit of sleep that I can. But then, awareness creeps in. I realize that I’m not alone in the massive bed. I peel my eyes open to find Karl already awake beside me, head propped on one hand as he watches me. His hair is a little messy, his lips curved upwards in a playful smile. “Morning,” he says, his voice gravelly and thick with sleep. I stretch lazily before replying. “Good morning.” Neither of us speaks as we just look at each other for a long moment. I can’t quite keep the giddy grin from my face, though, even as butterflies begin to flutter in my stomach. Memories of last night flood back in; his warm body pressed against mine, his lips trailing across my neck, our limbs tangled up with the sheets. Finally, Karl reaches out to brush a strand of hair out of my eyes. “So… are you going to break your own rules about no h