Chapter One Hundred-Sixteen

Camilla awoke the next morning to the comforting sight of Alexander lying bare under the sheets beside her, softly snoring, his warm chest pressed snugly against hers.

A tender smile spread across her face as she delicately ran her fingers through his tousled bedhead, marveling at the serene expression on his face in slumber.

A sense of peace and contentment enveloped her now that they had reconciled, and she decided to rise without disturbing him.

As she sat up, some of the covers slipped away, revealing a glimpse of her bare body. She stretched luxuriously, stifling a yawn to avoid waking Alexander.

With a graceful glide, she slipped out of bed, shivers dancing across her skin as the chilly air caressed her.

Emitting a soft groan, she fetched a robe from the wall hook and made her way to the bathroom.

Connected to the bathroom was the walk-in closet, and after her bath, she wrapped herself in a large fluffy towel.

Her damp hair hung loosely around her shoulders as she quietly padded