Chapter 236

• 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, resting his hand on my lower back. The touch felt natural, grounding.