I stirred awake as the first weak rays of dawn filtered through the cabin cracks, my body feeling heavy and warm in a way that was entirely new. The air was crisp, but beneath the thick wool blankets, I was encased in a private cocoon of heat. As my mind cleared, the vivid memories of the night flooded back—the frantic heartbeat, the desperate kisses, and the overwhelming sensation of Adam finally claiming me. I opened my eyes, a small breath catching in my throat as I realized it hadn't been a dream.
Adam was sleeping soundly next to me, lying on his back with a look of rare, undisturbed peace on his rugged face. I was nestled tightly into his side, one of his massive, heavy arms draped over me, anchoring me to him. His other arm was tucked behind his head, the position pulling the skin
