Giovanni POV

I opened my eyes the next morning, and Gray was still beside me, his hand wrapped around my waist like he had no intention of letting go. I smiled as I stared at him, and the memory of his words from last night made my heart flutter. How could someone be so genuine?

And honestly… I enjoyed everything we shared last night. It was the first time something felt this real. I had never experienced this kind of connection before.

I was about to get up when he suddenly pulled ...