Chapter 147

Ares' pov

I opened my eyes to the rays of sunlight peeking in through the curtains and the memories of the night before came playing in my eyes like a record.

A smile covered my face and I turned to snuggle up with her but the bed was cold and empty.

My eyes opened, wide awake now and my heart slammed in my chest at the thought that it was all a dream, but before I could go into a panic attack, the bathroom door opened.

I released a deep breath as my eyes landed on her innocent brown eyes, her hair tied I a messy bun at the top of her head.

“Everything okay?” She asked with a small smile, but I didn't miss how nervous she was.

Six months apart, and yet she looked even more radiant than I remembered. Her now short brunette hair framing her face beautifully, and her skin glowed with a warm, golden light.

I took a deep breath and reached her in three long strides, wrapping myself around her in a warm embrace.

She squealed before relaxing into me. It was a wonder that the connection bet