Chapter 80

Danica’s POV

I had no idea when I drifted off last night, but when I opened my eyes again, my head was still snuggled close to Alexander’s chest that rose and fell in a steady rhythm. And one of my legs rested directed above his.

I didn’t move for the next few seconds but then I realized he might still be asleep so I turned to face him. And there he was.

Eyes closed, peaceful, and different in a good way.

He looked so beautiful like this, I could stare forever.

I noticed a few distinct features I hadn’t seen before. Like how thick his lashes were, how harmless his face was whilst he’s asleep. Don’t get me wrong, there was no single hint of a smile there, but the scowls, and hard lines of his glare were absent at least.

My forefinger darted out to touch him and I started with the hair that framed his forehead. I pushed it back a bit and then I trailed the finger down the bridge of his nose. I couldn’t help it.

His nose scrunched up a b