Chapter 16 — Peace 🌙✨
The villa was quiet except for the distant whisper of the sea. 🌊 The waves crashed gently against the shore, a lullaby meant only for us.
I was lying against Keifer's chest, his arms wrapped around me like he never wanted to let go. His heartbeat was steady beneath my ear, and for the first time in what felt like forever… I wasn't fighting.
No battles. No lies. No walls.
Just peace.
"Jay," Keifer murmured, his voice rough from the silence. His fingers brushed through my hair, slow and tender. "You know I'd buy the whole world if it meant keeping you safe, right?"
I tilted my head up, meeting his gaze. His eyes glowed with something I hadn't let myself believe in for years—love that didn't ask for anything back. 💞
"You're ridiculous," I teased softly, but my voice trembled.
He smirked. "Maybe. But ridiculous for you."
My chest tightened, my lips curving despite myself. "You're still an idiot."
"And yet…" he leaned down, his lips hovering just above mine, "…I'm your idiot." 😏
The kiss that followed wasn't rushed—it was slow, deliberate, almost reverent. His mouth moved against mine with a patience that unraveled me, melting every defense I had left.💋
The fire between us sparked, hotter with every heartbeat. His hand cradled my jaw, thumb tracing my cheek like I was something precious. For once, I let myself be.✨
My fingers fisted his shirt, pulling him closer until there was no space between us. His scent, his warmth, his everything—it drowned me.🫠
I broke the kiss only to whisper, breathless, "I forgive you."
Keifer froze, eyes widening as if those words were the only thing he'd been living to hear. Then his lips curved, shaky but full of relief.
"I don't deserve it," he said, pressing his forehead against mine. "But I'll spend forever proving to you that I'll never lose you again."
Tears stung my eyes, but I blinked them away, hiding them behind a smirk. "Good. Because you're stuck with me now."
His laugh rumbled through his chest, and before I could say more, he kissed me again—this time deeper, hungrier. Our breaths mingled, our hearts racing, our souls clashing like we were made to find each other in every lifetime. 💋🔥
We tumbled back against the pillows, laughter breaking between kisses. His hand found mine, fingers interlacing perfectly.
The world outside didn't matter.
The lies didn't matter.
Not the shadows. Not the secrets.
Tonight, there was only us.
Jay and Keifer.
Two souls finally finding peace. 🌌
I closed my eyes, letting the sound of the waves and the rhythm of his heartbeat lull me into serenity.
For once, the storm inside me was quiet.
For once… I felt home. 🕊️
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