Chapter VI

When I woke the next day, the sun was already high in the sky.

The space beside me was empty, leaving only the faint, lingering scent of mint on the pillow.

My stomach gave a protesting rumble, so I threw on a dressing gown and went downstairs.

To my surprise, Alexander hadn’t gone to the office. Instead, he was seated at the island in the open-concept kitchen, reviewing financial news.

"Good morn