Camilla POV
I hadn’t felt this warm and secure in a long time. There was something about this place—so peaceful, so comforting. A soft sigh escaped my lips as I basked in the stillness of the moment. The morning sunlight kissed my skin, and the distant hum of nature filled my ears.
Were my mornings always this tranquil? Something felt different, yet so undeniably right.
I tilted my face toward the gentle rays, my eyes still shut, drawing in a deep breath. The air carried a rich cedarwood scent, filling my lungs in a way that made my body hum with familiarity and longing.
Wait.
Cedarwood?
My mind jolted awake. Why would I be enveloped in that scent so early in the morning? Malakai wasn’t here. He was the only one I associated with that deep, intoxicating aroma.
That’s when I felt i
