PENELOPE POV

He stirred on the bed, feeling movements beneath him. Astride opened his eyes. He didn't know when he fell asleep or how long he had been out. The sudden darkness around him did well to inform him that it was twilight already.

Astride heard a light groan. His amber pair fell on Penelope’s body, which was imprisoned in his arms. Her eyes pushed open lazily and fell on him.

He couldn't stop his smile from appearing on his lips. His fingers tucked back the strands of her brown hair behind her ears.

"Finally, you are awake," Penelope said huskily.

Penelope’s blue eyes stared at him unblinkingly before her...