Chapter 214

NATALIE’S POV The first thing I felt when I woke up was warmth. I felt solid, strong warmth wrapped around me like a blanket. My head rested on Liam’s bare chest, and I could hear the steady rhythm of his heart under my ear. His arm was wrapped around my waist, holding me close like I might vanish if he let go. When I shifted to look at him, his eyes were already open. “Good morning, my Luna,” he murmured. His voice was filled with that morning deepness. The sound of it sent a shiver through me. I smiled sleepily. “You’re in a good mood.” “Can you blame me?” His hand slid lazily along my hip, using his thumb to trace circles on my skin. “I woke up to this view.” I rolled my eyes, but my cheeks warmed anyway. “Flatterer.” He leaned closer and whispered in my ear. “It’s not flattery if it’s true.” I laughed softly and slipped out of his arms, heading for the bathroom. My body still ached in the most delicious ways from last night’s marking, and every move reminded me of it. I turned on t