Waking up in his arms

(Selene)

I woke up to the feeling of strong arms wrapped around me, holding me close. My body ached in the best way possible, a reminder of everything that happened last night.

A smile tugged at my lips as I buried my face into the warmth of Alexander’s chest. He smelled incredible as always.

I shifted slightly, but the movement made my legs protest, a dull soreness spreading through my muscles. I bit my lip, trying not to wince. He had been relentless last night, and I loved every second of it.

I felt him stir beside me, his hold tightening for a brief moment before he let out a slow breath and opened his eyes. He looked at me with a sleepy, satisfied expression.

"Morning," I whispered, feeling oddly shy despite everything we had done.

He smirked, brushing a strand of hair from my face. "Mornin……