Alina’s eyes stayed fixed on Aiden as he lay beside her. She noticed the way his brows furrowed tightly, his lips parting as though he was struggling in his sleep. His chest rose and fell unevenly.

She blinked in confusion. Was he having a nightmare?

Carefully, she slipped her hand over his. The moment their hands touched, Aiden’s fingers clenched around hers as if he was drowning and she was the only thing keeping him afloat. A second later, his eyes snapped open.

Alina’s ...