Even as the edges of sleep faded, I kept my eyes firmly closed. I was wrapped in warmth, enveloped in a thick, husky scent that almost pulled me back into slumber. It felt like ages since I'd slept so deeply, free from the usual haunt of nightmares. I let myself drift in that comforting void, savoring the peace that shielded me from memories lurking on the edges of my mind. A soft beam of sunlight slipped through the sheer curtains, painting bursts of various colors of light behind my eyelids.
Something firm and warm rested against my face, and I instinctively nestled closer to the source. But then, my pillow shifted, and a rough hand tightened on my thigh. I opened my eyes, finding myself tangled with Leonardo, his addictive scent filling the air. He gently lifted my leg over his waist,
