Their first year of marriage was a delicate dance.
Alex made her laugh constantly. He learned what made her blush, what made her shy, and he adored every little reaction.
He would sneak kisses on her cheek in the mornings, brush her hair while she cooked, and hold her hand as they walked to the park.
Lily felt like a new person. Loved. Seen. Safe. And every day, her heart beat faster whenever he approached.