POV: Olivia

Sunlight spilled across the room, reflecting off the water and dancing along the walls. I woke to the sound of waves and the steady warmth of Dominic beside me. For a moment, I didn’t move. I just watched him.

He looked different like this, relaxed, unguarded. The sharp edges of the man everyone feared softened in sleep. Carefully, I shifted slightly, not wanting to wake him. But his arm tightened around me instantly.

“Where do you think you’re going?” he murmured, his voice rough with sleep.

I smiled faintly. “Nowhere.”

“Good.” He pulled me closer without even opening his eyes. I let out a soft laugh.

“You’re very...