MARIA POV
After the high of everything, I found myself melting into Henry’s arms, my body still buzzing, my heart pounding as if it were trying to catch up with reality. His fingers brushed softly over my hair, tucking a strand behind my ear as he pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead, his words low and filled with affection. “You were so good, baby,” he murmured, holding me close like I was the most precious thing in the world. The praise sent another wave of warmth through me, settling deep in my chest as I clung to him, every muscle relaxed but my mind racing.
I was still wrapped around him like a koala, my arms snug around his shoulders, my legs draped over his as he shifted slightly, reaching over to grab a bottle of water. “Here, drink up,” he urged, holding it to my lips as he tilt
