ALEX’S POV
I woke with a start. My body was drenched with sweat and my heart pounded violently in my chest. The dream—the nightmare—still felt so real.
It had started so perfectly, so peacefully. The sun was high in the sky, making the place look even more beautiful. I was with Allison. We were sitting on a blanket laid out in a meadow. She sat across from me. Her fingers brushed over a basket as she smiled at me. Those green eyes of hers sparkled even more under the sun. I couldn't help but admire her, the way the sun danced in her hair, the way she laughed as she tried to feed me a piece of fruit.
"You look so beautiful, Allison," I whispered.
She blushed, her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink. "You always say that. But thank you."
I couldn’t look away from her. I couldn’t stop m
