#Chapter 125: Solstice Morning

Kayla & Nicholas Kayla The next morning dawned bright and clear. I woke up to the sound of laughter and the smell of something delicious wafting from the kitchen area. Nicholas was already awake, the spot where his arm had been around my waist all night having gone cold. I stretched, my body still warm and drowsy from sleep, and sat up. “Well, well,” Jade said, already holding a cup of coffee between her hands. “Looks like sleeping beauty finally decided to grace us with her presence.” I stuck my tongue out at her and stood, crossing over to the kitchen area. The others were digging into a hearty breakfast of syrupy pancakes, bacon, fresh fruit, and coffee. I helped myself to the coffee first before I took a seat next to Emma. Nicholas was seated across the table, waist-deep in a pile of pancakes. He looked up, his amber eyes catching mine, and he smiled around a mouthful. “Morning, sunshine.” “Morning,” I replied, my cheeks flushing as I lo