As the light of dawn crept into the room, Alexander's gaze roamed over Emilia's face, taking in every detail. He didn’t sleep because that was usually not the time when he slept, since nighttime is not his resting time, he had never woken up next to her before, and he was struck by the beauty of her features in the soft morning light. The light was so warm it couldn’t do any harm to him, but he made a mental note to remind her to close the blinds when she awoke properly.
Her eyes, still closed, were fringed with thick lashes that cast a shadow on her cheeks. Her eyelids, delicate and almost translucent, fluttered slightly as she breathed. Alexander's gaze lingered on her nose, small and straight, and her lips, full and pink.
As he looked at her, he noticed the gentle curve of her neck, t
