But that wasn’t what caught Elias off guard.It was the way her head lolled against his shoulder, mouth slightly ajar, and snoring with the enthusiasm of a chainsaw. No wonder her ex dumped her.And if that weren’t enough, a tiny bead of drool wobbled on the edge of her lip, threatening to betray her dignity.“Really?” he muttered under his breath, torn between irritation and an undeniable flicker of tenderness.*****Carefully, as if she might shatter into a million pieces if moved too roughly, Elias scooped her up in his arms. She shifted slightly but didn’t wake, the faint scent of bird poop mingling with her natural, faintly sweet scent.The carriage came to a halt, and Elias climbed out with practiced ease, cradling Lyra against his chest. Her soft, steady breathing was almost hypnotic.The grand doors of his mansion swung open before he could even reach them, as if on cue. His butler, Thadeus, was already waiting, impeccably dressed.“Your highness,” Thaddeus gasped, his usual c
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