The alarm clock on the bed stand remained silent even though it was clearly past seven o'clock, and it was set to ring at that hour.

Carmen was conscious of her surroundings as she lied still, listening to Liam’s calm heartbeat. Yet she refused to open her eyes. Instead, Carmen kept changing her head position on Liam's chest as she tried to find the most comfortable spot.

“Do you take my body as your pillow?” Liam whispered with his sight focused on Carmen’s blinking lashes.

He slowly chuckled when she squeezed her eyelids while hugging onto him tightly.

“When do you plan to go home?” Liam mumbled without taking his...