I slowly blink my eyes open and see morning sunlight flickering through the windows of the villa. It is brightening the whole place. I intend to rise up but then something stops me, something behind my back. I turn my head slightly and see an arm around me. This makes me open my eyes fully. I look at the front again and see Rafe's face, so close to me.

Mouth parting in astonishment, I inspect my surroundings. I'm half-lying on the couch. Rafe is sleeping in the same position beside me with his head loosely leaning on the couch's wall. His one arm is holding me from my back and...