Elena’s POV The first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was Damien.The morning light was streaming through my bedroom window, soft and golden, and he looked so peaceful lying there sleeping beside me.I'd been awake for twenty minutes now, maybe longer, I wasn't sure.I was just watching him, studying the way his chest rose and fell, the way his hair was messy against my pillow, the small scar on his jaw I'd forgotten about.My finger moved again, tracing down his jaw, across his bottom lip."You're staring."His voice was rough with sleep, his eyes still closed, and a small smile appeared on his lips.I froze, my finger hovering just above his cheekbone where I'd been tracing the line of his face."I wasn't," I lied.He opened one eye, looking at me."Yes, you were."I felt my cheeks flush, and I went to pull my hand away but he caught it gently, pressing a kiss to my palm."Good morning," he murmured."Good morning."He pulled me closer, wrapping his arms around me, and I let myse
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