As I woke up, the first thing I noticed was the warmth of Aurelia's body pressed against mine. Memories of the previous night flooded back, and I couldn't help but smile. Everything had been perfect—her touch, her kisses, the way we moved together in a rhythm that felt both ancient and new. It was as if all the tension, all the stress of the past few weeks, had melted away in those moments of passion.
I glanced over at Aurelia, still asleep beside me. She looked so peaceful, a soft smile playing on her lips even in slumber. Gently, I brushed a strand of hair from her face, marvelling at her beauty. I still couldn't believe how lucky I was to have her in my life.
As I shifted slightly, I felt a dull ache in my lower abdomen and instantly remembered where Aurelia had bitten me last night. A shiver ran down my spine, a mix of pain and pleasure. Her fangs grazing my skin, the rush of blood, the incredible surge of sensations—it had been unlike anything I'd ever experienced.
