Brought to Light by McWilliams Kate
Author:McWilliams, Kate
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-12-21T00:00:00+00:00
nineteen
SAWYER
The first sensation that hit me upon waking was the warmth of her body curved into mine, like she was a missing puzzle piece I hadnât known Iâd lost. Hannahâs soft breaths brushed against my chest, rhythmic and soothing as the distant sound of the ocean waves through the open window. The early morning light filtered in, casting a golden halo around her blonde hair fanned across my pillow.
âMorning,â I mumbled, my voice gravelly with sleep, fingers tracing idle patterns on her bare back.
Hannah stirred, her eyelids fluttering open to reveal those bright green eyes that always seemed to see right through me. âHey,â she whispered, a sleepy smile tugging at her lips. She stretched like a cat, a content smile curving her lips. âLast night was...â
âPerfect,â I filled in, my thumb tracing the curve of her jaw. She nodded, her eyes finally fluttering open to reveal those bright green irises that always seemed to see right through me.
âYouâre up early.â
âCouldnât help it,â I admitted, tightening my hold on her slightly. âBeen thinkinâ.â
âAbout...?â She propped herself up on one elbow, looking at me with a curiosity that made my heart kick up a notch.
âUs,â I said simply. âWhat weâre doing here.â
âHere, in this bed?â Her playful tone couldnât mask the hint of vulnerability that crept into her gaze.
âHere, in this townâthis life weâre carving out together.â I watched her closely, taking in every detail, from the slight crinkle in her brow to the way she bit her lip when she was thinking hard.
âAh.â She nodded slowly, laying her head back down on my chest. âIâve been thinking about that too. About what I want, you know? What drives me.â
âTell me,â I urged her, genuinely wanting to understand every layer of Hannah Wilson.
âHelping those animals at the clinic, giving them a second chanceâitâs more than just a job. Itâs part of who I am.â Her voice held a passion that resonated deep within me. âBut itâs not all I am, either. I dream about...more. A family, maybe. A partner who gets me. Someone who doesnât run when things get messy.â
âSounds like a solid dream to me,â I said, feeling an unfamiliar tightness in my chest. âYou deserve all of that, Hannah. And more.â
Her fingers traced the ink on my arm, following the lines and curves of my sleeve tattoo, a silent language only she seemed fluent in. âWhat about you, Sawyer? What are your fears?â
âFears?â I scoffed lightly, but her steady gaze told me she wanted the truth. âI guess... I fear not being enough. For you, for anyone. Always been the guy with the easy smile and the quick pour, but what if thatâs all there is?â
âSawyer Banks, you are so much more than that.â Her voice was firm, insistent. âYouâre kind, youâre fiercely loyal. You have this way of making people feel seen, understood. Thatâs rare. And itâs everything.â
âEverything, huh?â I teased, but the weight of her words hung between us, heavy and humbling.
âEverything,â she confirmed, leaning in to press a soft kiss to my lips.
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