Chapter 66: Gratitude

As soon as I flicked my eyelids open, I became aware of a subtle rustling in the room and a soft pulling of the blanket up onto my chest. The lamp on the nightstand was the only source of light in the already gloomy room.

My attention was drawn to Traian as he moved quickly to my side.

Concerned, he turned to look at the monitor and back to my face and asked, "I'm sorry, did I wake you up?”

His pronounced brows pinched. The dark circles under his gorgeous eyes highlighted how worn out and downcast he is. He also has stubble now on his face. And the next thing I knew, I was slipping my hand up to touch his chin and running my fingers through his stubble. He sighed under my touch and drew in closer.

He said softly, "Jaidyn."

I genuinely remarked, "You're still stunning with stubble," enjoying the feel of the prickly hair.

He looked at me surprised.

I chuckled, “What?”

He shakes his head, “Nothing, I was just surprised you talk to me”

“Oh,” I nibbled my lower lip, “I was also s