Chapter 54

Regina and Giannis woke up tangled in each other’s arms, a blanket of tranquility wrapping them snugly against the early morning chill. The faintest streaks of dawn filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow on their exhausted faces. The previous night had been a whirlwind of passion, one that had left them both spent and craving sleep.

Giannis, however, was restless. The incident from the previous night kept replaying in his mind. He gently disentangled himself from Regina, careful not to wake her. His eyes lingered on her face, peaceful in sleep despite the close call she’d had. The sight of her choking on a fish bone, her face pale and eyes wide in fear, was something he hoped to never see again.

He was about to get out of bed, making sure not to wake her up, but then Regina’s eyes fluttered open, and she smiled.

“Good morning,” Giannis whispered, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead.

“Good morning,” Regina replied, stretching her arms and legs. “O