Chapter One hundred and Fourteen

Allegra’s Pov

As I slowly awaken to the gentle light filtering through the curtains, I find myself nestled in Xander's embrace, the warmth of his presence a comforting anchor in the stillness of the morning. Opening my eyes, I'm met with the sight of his ruggedly handsome face, his features softened by sleep, and his lips curving into a faint smile.

“Have you been watching me sleep?” I tease, unable to suppress a blush as his gaze meets mine, a playful glint dancing in his eyes.

With a grin, he nods, his voice laced with amusement. “Guilty as charged. But can you blame me? You're even more beautiful when you're asleep,” he replies, earning a playful swat on the arm in response to his cheeky remark.

As I shift to sit up, concern clouds my expression, and my eyes are filled with a mixture of worry and uncertainty. “Are you alright, Xander? I felt so much fear through our mate bond that I had to come over,” I confess, my heart aching at the thought of him suffering alone.

For a moment, I