Once they were inside the room, Roman led her gently toward the bed, their fingers still entwined like it was the most natural thing in the world.
He only let her hand go when he reached the edge and climbed onto it with effortless grace, his body sinking into the soft mattress as though it welcomed him home.
After making himself comfortable, he turned slightly, propping himself on one elbow, and extended his free hand toward her in an inviting gesture.
"Come lie down here," he said, his voice calm, almost tender, and deep with a softness that was rare for a man like him.
Tessy hesitated, but only for a second. The weight of the day, the lingering fatigue from her hospital stay, and the warmth of his presence urged her forward.
She moved toward him, her steps slow and cautious like she was approaching a fragile dream that might vanish if she hurried. As she lay down beside him, the distance between them dissolved.
