(Alexander)
I watched Sophie slowly wake up, her eyes fluttering open. She looked around, seeming disoriented for a moment before her gaze landed on me sitting beside the bed. A small smile formed on her lips.
"Hey," she said, her voice still husky with sleep.
"Hey yourself, beautiful," I replied, leaning in closer. "How are you feeling?"
She sat up slowly, the sheet slipping down to reveal the curve of her breasts. "Better now that you're here. Today was intense."
I reached out, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "It was. But you're safe with me. I won't let anything happen to you."
"Yeah. I need something to concentrate on, to take my mind off what's happening." Her words caught me off guard.
"What do you need to focus on?" I asked, brushing my thumb across her cheek.
Her
