AVA'S POV
The first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was the warmth.
A strong arm was draped possessively around my waist, holding me close as though letting me go simply wasn't an option.
For a long moment, I didn't move.
The morning sunlight slipped through the curtains in soft golden ribbons, bathing the room in a peaceful glow. The world outside carried on as usual, but inside this room, everything felt still.
My lips curved into a smile before I even realized it.
Slowly, I turned my head.
Adrian was still asleep.
Without the expensive tailored suits.
Without the cold, intimidating expression that could silence an entire boardroom.
Without the walls he kept around himself.
He looked... human.
Relaxed.
His dark hair was adorably tousled, a few stubborn strands falling
