Chapter 177: Sunny Disposition
The first rays of sunlight, peeking through the gap in the curtains, painted stripes across Lyse’s face. She stirred, a soft smile gracing her lips as she nestled closer to Levi. He was still asleep, his arm draped possessively across her waist, his face buried in her hair. The memory of the night before, a tapestry woven with passion and tenderness, warmed her from the inside out.
Levi’s eyes fluttered open, a slow, languid smile spreading across his face as he met her gaze.
"Morning,beautiful." he murmured, his voice still thick with sleep. He tightened his hold on her, pulling her closer until their bodies were flush against each other. "Or, should I say, glorious morning?"
Lyse giggled, her fingers tracing the line of his jaw.
"It certainly was," she agreed, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
Levi nuzzled his face into the crook of her neck, his breath warm against her skin. "You know," he said, his voice laced with a playful whine, "I have just had a most brilliant idea."
Lyse raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh?"
"Yes," he declared. "We should call in sick. Both of us. And spend the entire day right here, in this bed, doing absolutely nothing but... well..." He trailed off, his eyes darkening with desire as he leaned in and kissed her, a slow, lingering kiss that spoke volumes about what he intended to use the sick days.
Lyse humored him, kissing him back with equal passion. She knew exactly what he was suggesting, and the thought of spending the entire day wrapped in his arms, lost in their own little world, was so undeniably tempting. But...