Sunlight slid in through the cabin window, landing square on my nose. I scrunched my face, one arm flopping across my eyes. But I could already feel Elias watching me, his breathing suspiciously still. I peeked out from under my wrist. “Are you staring at me?” Elias grinned, mug in his hand. “No. Maybe. Listen, you snore. Like a chainsaw but a really adorable chainsaw that I want to make love to again….” I shot upright. “Excuse me?” He chuckled, mischievously, holding out the mug. “I brought peace offerings. Coffee for the wild beast.” I took the mug, rolling my eyes playfully and giggling softly. “You’re blessed that I don’t dump this over your head.” “Oh, violent before caffeine, I love it…Good to know.” He winked, making my stomach fill with those little butterflies I was sure wou

