Chapter Fifteen

(Violet's POV)

As the moon gave way to the sun, I awoke to Leo's sleeping form laying beside me on the ground. I softly remove his arm from under my head, careful to not make a sound.

I lean down and kiss his forehead, readjusting the blanket over him before rising. Not one to leave a mess, I quickly gathered the extinguished candles and empty plates before making my way inside to obtain some breakfast for us.

Making sure to include lots of toast, I stuff all the components for a complete breakfast into a makeshift basket and return to the pond.

My heart catches in my throat when he is no longer sleeping peacefully. In fact, Leo is nowhere to be seen and I fear the worst.

“Where did you go?” I hear his voice ask from behind the tree. Leaning up against the trunk, he was gazing at me concerned.

I hold up the basket and approach. Leo squints, conflict evident in his features.

“I'm not much of a morning person, but you are. I wanted to surprise you,” I confidently declare