I lay in bed, my body tense and my heart racing like a wildfire igniting within my chest. The awareness of the man behind me heightened my senses, and a warm flush crept across my cheeks, making me acutely aware of the intimate atmosphere that enveloped us.
I tried to focus on the calming rhythm of my breath, hoping it would coax me into sleep, but the erratic pounding of my heart drowned out any semblance of tranquility. Turning towards Harper, who lay peacefully asleep with her back turned to me, I felt the urge to seek comfort in her presence, yet the silence felt heavy with unresolved tension.
Suddenly, a whisper broke the stillness, sending a shiver down my spine. "What did you and Julian talk about?" Roman's voice was low, but it cut through the darkness, drawing my attention. I opened my eyes but kept my gaze fixed ahead, refusing to meet his penetrating stare.
