MINA
I woke up this time with Elias’ arm heavy around my waist. For a few seconds, I didn’t move. I just lay there, staring at him, taking in his face in the early morning light.
I hate to admit it but he was unbelievably handsome. He didn’t even try. His features were just unfair. Sharp jaw, long lashes, stupidly perfect lips. No one needed to look like that. It felt like an insult to the rest of us who actually had to try.
But of course, I wasn’t saying that out loud. Absolutely not. I could practically imagine how unbearable he'd be if he heard even one compliment. His ego would inflate like a parade balloon and float all the way to Elite Order Academy. I shook my head, mentally telling myself to get a grip.
He was asleep so soundly that it almost surprised me. Elias never seemed
