Dominic POV
The morning light crept through the blinds in soft streaks, washing the room in a hazy golden glow. I blinked slowly, adjusting to the light, the familiar weight of her still wrapped in my arms. For a second, I didn’t move—didn’t even breathe. I just stayed there, staring down at Kennedy.
She was still asleep, her face half-buried in the pillow, lips slightly parted, hair a wild mess spilling across the sheets. Her hand was resting over my heart like it belonged there. I swear, I’ve never seen anything more perfect than this girl asleep in my bed. My whole world, tangled up in blankets and peace.
I leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead. “Happy birthday, princess,” I whispered against her skin, brushing my lips down to her temple. She didn’t wake, just shifted a
