The Unstoppable Dragon Marshal

96. A Night of Warmth

Elijah lay beside Sophia, the quiet night folding around them like a soft blanket, creating a world that felt like theirs alone.

Sophia nestled into him, her cheek resting on his shoulder, one hand splayed over his heart, fingers tracing gentle circles across his chest.

The steady rhythm of her breathing filled the silence, a comforting presence that spoke more than any words.

“Elijah,” she whispered, looking up at him with a gentle smile, her fingers brushing the line of his jaw, as though tracing his features into her memory.

“This is where I want to be, always. Just like this.”

He wrapped his arms around her a little tighter, pressing a kiss to her forehead.

“That’s exactly what I want too,” he murmured, his voice low and warm.

“No matter what happens around us, Sophia, this—” he squeezed her closer, his voice soft but steady “—this will always be ours.”

She sighed, a soft sound of contentment lighting her eyes with warmth.

“I know you mean that,” she whispered, her fingers driftin