IRENE The first thing I was aware of was warmth. Not the warmth of the sun, but the solid, reassuring heat of a body beside me. Then came the scent—sandalwood, power, and something uniquely Dante. I kept my eyes closed for a moment, savoring the feeling of safety, of being wrapped in his presence even before I was fully awake.A calloused thumb gently stroked my cheekbone. "I know you're awake, little wolf."A slow smile spread across my face, and I finally opened my eyes. He was propped up on one elbow, watching me. The morning light softened the usual hard lines of his face, and in his gray eyes, I saw something that made my heart stutter—not just desire, but a quiet, deep contentment."Good morning," I whispered, my voice still rough with sleep."Good morning," he murmured back, his voice a low rumble that vibrated through the pillow. He leaned down and captured my lips in a kiss that was slow and sweet, a world away from the desperate, claiming kisses of the night before. It was
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