The soft tendrils of morning sunlight gently brushed across my face, coaxing me to consciousness with their warm caress. As my eyes slowly fluttered open, a tranquil sense of contentment settled over me, accompanied by the awareness of the two bodies nestled on either side of mine. It was a feeling of blissful completeness, a sensation that whispered of the beauty of the moments we shared.

With a slight shift, I became acutely aware of their bodies pressed against mine. Ace’s form was a solid presence on one side, his warmth seeping into my skin, radiating a comforting energy that felt like a soothing balm to my soul. His steady...