Chapter 31

*Scarlett's POV*

As the morning light streamed through the curtains, we woke up, our bodies still intertwined, the remnants of our passion lingering in the air. I looked into Alexander's eyes, seeing a mix of tenderness and devotion that warmed my heart.

"Scarlett," he whispered, his voice filled with a newfound vulnerability. "I never want to let you go again. I can't imagine my life without you."

A smile graced my lips as I caressed his cheek, feeling a surge of love and gratitude. "And I never want to leave your side, Alexander. We've been through so much, but I believe in us. I believe in our love."...