Dominic’s P.o.v.
I towel off after my shower, the steam still curling around me in the bathroom like a soft mist. I tugged on a clean pair of boxers I’d left here during my last visit, then stepped quietly back into the bedroom. My eyes immediately find Asher, curled up under the blanket, fast asleep.
She truly looks adorable like that.
I smiled at myself, heart full, and carefully slid into bed beside her. I reached over and turned off the lamp, the room dimming to a cozy hush. As soon as my body sinks into the mattress, she stirs - still sound asleep - and instinctively scoots closer until her head is resting on my bare chest.
A little smile tugs at the corners of her lips, and she exhales softly, her breath warm against my skin. I wrap an arm around her, holding her close, protecti
