Olivia’s POV

I woke up with a smile already tugging at my lips before I even opened my eyes. For a few quiet seconds, I just lay there, wrapped in warmth, in softness, in something that felt dangerously close to happiness. Then it hit me all at once.

Today…. Today was the day. My eyes flew open and I stared at the ceiling, excitement bubbling so fast inside me it felt like I might burst. The contract. The biggest one I’ve ever handled. The one that could change everything for me.

A soft, breathy laugh escaped my lips as I turned onto my side, hugging the pillow close. And just...