Tyler's POV
As the morning sun decided to rudely interrupt the perfect darkness of our room, there she was, sleeping like a goddess in my bed. Messy hair, peaceful face, and an air of strength that made her look vulnerable in the most beautiful way. I couldn't resist running my fingers through those unruly strands, wondering how I got so lucky.
She stirred, those eyes of hers opening, and damn, it was like looking into the universe. It hit me, the fact that she gave me another shot. For all my sarcastic banter and reckless behavior, she saw something worth keeping. In that moment, gratitude mixed with a hint of disbelief. I almost screwed this up, almost walked away from something extraordinary. But there she was, and here I was, getting a second chance with a woman who wasn't just a mat
