love notes

chapter 12

Matthew's POV

As I lay beside her, my heart still racing from our shared passion, I couldn't help but marvel at the woman in my arms. Addy was more than just a lover—she was my confidante, my partner, my everything. I traced the curve of her cheek with gentle fingertips, committing every detail to memory. Her beauty was unrivaled, but it was her inner strength and resilience that truly captivated me. From the moment I met her, I knew she was someone special, someone worth fighting for. But I had made mistakes—too many to count. I had let my fear and insecurity cloud my judgment, pushing her away when all I wanted was to pull her closer. It took losing her to realize just how much she meant to me, but I was determined to make things right. With a sense of purpose, I leaned down to press a tender kiss against her forehead, silently vowing to never let her go again. Addy had given me a second chance, and I wasn't about to squander it. I knew that rebuilding her trust wouldn't be easy—it would take time, patience, and a whole lot of love. But I was willing to do whatever it took to prove to her that my feelings were genuine, that she was the one I wanted by my side for eternity.

With a newfound determination, I resolved to be the man she deserved. I would cherish her, protect her, and love her with every fiber of my being. And as we embarked on this new chapter of our journey together, I knew that no matter what obstacles lay ahead, if we faced them together, we could overcome anything. As the first light of dawn filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the room, I pulled Addy closer, savoring the warmth of her body against mine. In her arms, I found solace, acceptance, and a love so pure it took my breath away. And as we drifted off to sleep, tangled together in a cocoon of blankets and dreams, I knew that this was where I was meant to be—wrapped in the embrace of the woman I loved more than life itself.