Elena's POV.

　　I groaned, trying to move my head, but it hit something hard and unyielding. I attempted to shift, but a gentle yet firm pressure held me in place. As I opened my eyes, I realized I was lying on Derek's chest, his arms wrapped tightly around me.

　　I smiled, feeling a warmth spread through my body as I gazed up at him. His eyes were still closed, his breathing steady, and his chest rose and fell in a gentle rhythm. My hands traced the contours of his ...