Valine woke up early, the pale light of dawn streaming through the windows. She finds Dimitri's strong arms wrapped around her, holding her in a protective embrace. His even breaths tickled her neck as he slept soundly. She couldn't help but smile at the sight of him.

She couldn't help but be captivated by his appearance. In the soft, muted light of the room, he looked incredibly handsome. His chiseled features were softened in repose, and his strong jawline added to his good-looking features. His dark hair, tousled from sleep, framed his face, and the faint stubble on his jaw only enhanced his rugged charm. His broad shoulders and well-defined...