*Lexie’s POV*

I slowly open my eyes and am immediately met with a sense of calm that washes over me. Noland's body is pressed against mine, his strong arm draped protectively around my waist. His steady breaths are like a soothing melody, lulling me back to sleep if I let them. But I can't; there's something electric in the air between us.

This is the first time I wake up next to him, my body still humming with all the pleasure it felt thanks to his ...