“It's finally over!” I exclaimed as I hugged Alex tightly in bed. The past few months have been tensed up with the fight of taking down the Order. I let out a sigh of relief as I looked at him.

Alex hadn't taken care of himself lately. Months of neglect had left him with a stubble beard, making him look more rugged and mature.

I chuckled softly, “what?” He asked, confusion etched on his face. I pulled his beards gently and he bursted into laughter.

“You look more handsome with this beard.” I laughed.

He chuckled. “You like it?”

“I love it.” I replied.

Alex gazed into the mirror. “I...