C175 The Morning Of Departure

[William’s POV]

The next morning comes much too soon, and I lay awake, staring into Elise’s sleeping face. She looks so peaceful as she lies here in my arms. I almost don’t want to wake her, but I know that I have to.

“Hey,” I murmur, brushing some hair behind her ear. “It’s time to get up, sleeping beauty.”

“Mmmm.” Elise groans, swatting at my hand. “Five more minutes; I’m still tired