Chapter 306

Aria's POV I collapsed onto the plush sofa after lunch, my body finally betraying just how exquisitely exhausting last night's activities had been. My lower back ached with a dull, persistent throb, and my stomach felt oddly tight, a lingering warmth in my core. Even so, I'd stubbornly pushed through a solid hour at the piano, the music a temporary balm, before finally surrendering to the undeniable call for sleep. "The glorious aftermath of passion," I muttered to myself, a wry smile playing on my lips as I crawled into bed, my eyelids already heavy, my limbs deliciously languid. What was supposed to be a quick power nap turned into a full-blown hibernation. I slept straight from 2:30 until 6:30 PM, waking disoriented as the long evening shadows stretched across our bedroom. Feeling much more refreshed after my extended rest, I wandered onto the balcony, letting the gentle breeze clear the last vestiges of fog from my head before making my way to the music room. Lucy appeared in the d