Chapter 81:They Beg me For A Second Chance

Maya  I woke up beside Nate, his arms wrapped around me tightly, his face buried in my chest. It took a moment for the haze of sleep to lift, and when it did, the memory of last night flooded back, making my cheeks flush. We were both naked. Nate had been a light sleeper when we first met. Back then, he’d often spend the night on the couch, waking at the slightest sound, as if even in sleep, he couldn’t let his guard down. But now, he slept like a log, his breathing steady and deep. It took a lot to wake him these days, and I wasn’t about to disturb him just yet. The sun hadn’t even begun to rise, and he deserved a few more hours of peace. Slowly, I began to untangle myself from his embrace. He shifted, causing my heart to jump. I froze, holding my breath. Did I wake him? But when I looked down, he was still fast asleep, his expression serene. Relieved, I continued my careful escape, slipping out of his hold without waking him. He shifted again, rolling onto his stomach, a soft snore e