Chapter 25

Legacy pulls away from Summer, leaving them both panting heavily as he looks into her eyes before collapsing next to her on the bed, pulling the blanket over their naked bodies to keep them warm.

They laid there in blissful silence, their passionate lovemaking session having taken its toll. Legacy rested his head against Summer's, both of them content with just being in each other's presence.

With a satisfied smile, he finally broke the silence, "I love you."

Summer looked up at him and smiled back, feeling her heart swell with love for this man she had come to cherish.

"I love you too," she whispered

As the moon cast its soft glow through the window, Legacy's arms wrapped protectively around Summer's body. She nestled against him, feeling his warmth and the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. The tension that had clouded their evening had given way to a sense of intimacy, a closeness that felt like a lifeline amidst the chaos of their emotions.

Legacy's smile was a reflection of the pea