The next morning, I woke up to a pair of clear, endearing eyes.

He wrapped his large hand around my waist as he noticed me waking up and gently inquired, "Awake?"

"When did you wake up? Why didn't you sleep a bit more?" I reached out and pinched his cheek, then my arm draped over his neck as I stretched lazily.

He opened his mouth to stop my hand gently. He smiled, and his eyes filled with affection.

I smiled and dodged a bit. Atlas’s big hand naturally rested on my slightly bulging belly an