chapter 18

Alessandro

Athena's hand moving over my stubble woke me up and I have never woken up to a more beautiful view. She was still asleep, her hand still subconsciously moving, her mouth parted, and her body relaxed. I've never really saw her relaxed, she's always tense when she's around Oliver or other people.

The sunlight coming through from the windows illuminated her perfect face, her skin glowing. She looked so peaceful.

I brought her closer to me and her hand fell down to my chest. Her hand was now in a loose fist and she scooted closer to me, her leg over both of mine. I moved her hair from her face so I could have a better view of her.

All I could do was stare. Even sleeping, she looked absolutely gorgeous. I kissed her forehead and got up from the bed. She tossed and turned as soon as I stood up so I placed a pillow under her. After giving her one more kiss on the forehead, I walked downstairs to start breakfast.

I found myself smiling as I started making her an omelette. I liked k