Chapter 188

Olivia POV

I woke to sunlight streaming through the windows and the smell of coffee. Alexander's side of the bed was empty but still warm. I stretched, feeling the lingering stiffness in my muscles from the tension of the previous night.

After a quick shower, I wrapped myself in a plush robe and ventured downstairs in search of coffee. I found Alexander in the kitchen, dressed in suit pants and a crisp white shirt, his laptop open on the counter.

"Morning," I said, making a beeline for the coffee pot.

He looked up, his eyes softening at the sight of me. "How'd you sleep?"

"Better than expected." I poured myself a generous cup and added cream. "Any news about our mystery note-leaver?"

Alexander shook his head. "Nothing concrete yet. The partial plate nu