The piercing sound of the alarm clock shattered the silence of the room, dragging Henry from the depths of sleep. His body protested instantly, heavy with exhaustion, and for a second, he was tempted to shut the alarm off and go back to sleep. His eyes flickered toward the digital numbers glowing in the darkness—4:15 AM.
Damn. It felt like he had barely gotten any rest at all.
With a deep sigh, he turned his head to the side, his gaze falling upon Livia, who was completely lost in dreamland. She was sprawled across the bed, tangled in the sheets, her hair a chaotic mess across the pillow.
A soft, almost uncharacteristic snore escaped her lips, and Henry had to bite his cheek to keep from laughing. He watched her for a moment, shaking his head in amusement. She would be mortified if sh
