We cuddled in bed, our naked bodies intertwined. Holding her waist, I buried my face into the curve of her neck, inhaling her essence into my lungs. I felt safe, at peace, and relaxed this way. I knew it was because of her, and I had no intention of ever letting her go.

I kissed her as I smoothed her hair, “Suddenly, I don’t feel like leaving here.”

She then turned to face me, her beautiful amber eyes sparkling.

“Now you’re getting it. Maybe we could come back sometime, though the woods creeps me out.”

I placed a kiss on her lips, “We’ll go someplace similar but better. You look...