Chapter 142: Missed Me?
The next morning, Zevian woke up to the sharp rays filtering in from the balcony. The sun had risen high enough to stream through the white curtains, and it was getting hotter. Taking the remote, he increased the AC before turning to his beautiful wife, soundly sleeping beside him.
A charming smile lifted his grumpy morning face, his eyes glinting under the daylight. She was resting on his arm, her hand lazily placed on his stomach as if afraid he would disappear or wake up and realize that whatever had happened last night was just a dream. Tucking back a few strands obstructing her face, he rested his head on his fist and enjoyed the lovely view.
Evelyn’s dark brown hair cascaded over the pillow, messy from all the tossing and turning she did in her sleep. Her long lashes rested softly against her cheeks, which were soft and pale, unlike the bright red they’d been last night. Her nose was slightly bridged, leading down to her sweet, supple lips, which were slightly parted due to her light snores.
Zevian’s smile brightened, and he couldn’t help but bend down to steal a kiss. He pecked her lips gently, stirring her awake as she clung to him tightly.
Evelyn groaned when she felt Zevian trying to free himself. Pulling him closer, she snuggled against his chest and murmured, "Let’s sleep for a while."
Zevian smiled and kissed the top of her head. Playing with her hair, he replied, "It’s already past ten, Eva."
Evelyn slowly opened her eyes and looked up at him with a "so what?" expression. No one was going to wake up today since she’d given everyone a day off. But then she realized she hadn’t told him yet. "I told them to rest today," she said, before closing her eyes and pulling him closer.
"Ah, you should have told me last night," Zevian teased, his voice slightly disappointed. "I wouldn’t have held back."
Evelyn squinted in confusion. Realizing what he meant, she looked up and glared at him with a pout. "I can barely even lift a finger, Mr. Reign," she grumbled, feeling the dull ache all over her body.