Scarlett's POV
The room was quiet, except for our heavy breathing and the sound of the shower still running in the bathroom. Leo didn't move. He stayed deep inside me, his body a warm, solid weight that made me feel safe for the first time in years.
He leaned down and kissed my shoulder but still didn't pull out. He kept us closer, pulling my back against his chest and wrapping his arms around me. He held me like he was afraid I would disappear if he let go.
"You're real," he whispered, his voice shaking. "You're actually here."
I couldn't even find the words to answer. My body was still tingly from the pleasure, and my heart was beating fast. I reached back, covering his hand where it was wrapped firmly around my waist.
For a few minutes, we just lay there in the messy sheets, lost in our own thoughts.
But then, I felt his hand move.
