Isla's pov That night, for the first time since everything had happened, I didn't have a single nightmare. As Alex pulled me closer in his sleep, I found myself relaxing against him. His arms felt strangely comforting, and despite everything I had been through, I felt safe there. I couldn't remember the last time I had felt that way,eventually, sleep took over. When I woke the next morning, Alex was already gone,I noticed a note on the bedside table and picked it up, reading his short message with a small smile. He had left for the office but wanted me to take my time getting ready and come down for breakfast. I placed the note back where I'd found it before getting out of bed. After freshening up, I changed into something simple, brushed my hair, and headed downstairs. As I walked toward the dining room, I couldn't help wondering where Alex was and what had happened while I was asleep.For some reason, I found myself hoping I would see him at breakfast. The stares were
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