Chapter 26

The Return

I was roused from my slumber by the gentle sound of breath next to me. Turning my head slowly, I found Xylon's handsome face peacefully resting beside mine. His arm lay softly on my waist.

A smile crept across my lips as I tried to find a reason to regret what had transpired between us. But instead of hatred or resentment towards Xylon, I felt a sense of peace. The animosity I once held towards him for deceiving me, for making me believe it was Fiore I had slept with, had dissipated. We had fallen asleep in each other's arms, still naked from the previous night's events.

I took a moment to admire his features as he slumbered. The thick eyebrows, long eyelashes, sharp nose, and well-shaped lips that had brought me both pleasure and turmoil. His growing mustache and beard had tickled me, adding to the whirlwind of sensations. It struck me how handsome he looked, even in this vulnerable state. I couldn't help but wonder why I hadn't seen him in this light before.

Gently slippin