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CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE
ZOEY
I woke up the next morning feeling an unusual sense of calmness. It had been a long time since I had slept so peacefully.
Turning to the other side of the bed, I noticed Alexei wasn't there. I scanned the room, but there was no sign of him. The warmth on his side of the bed suggested he had only just gotten up.
After brushing my teeth in the bathroom, I realized my clothes were still dirty. Opting for one of his shirts, I found it large on me, with sleeves that were too long. I folded it and went in search of Alexei.
The aroma of something delicious led me to the kitchen. There he was, shirtless and cooking. My heart raced at the sight of him. I stood in the doorway, captivated by the sheer presence of this man.
Tattoos adorned his left hand and extended to his back. It was a breathtaking sight, and for a moment, I just couldn't look away.
I mustered the courage to step into the kitchen, unable to resist the magnetic pu
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