*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 skilled ministrations. I remember how Thomas wanted to be dominant with me always, but his type of dominance was brute and senseless, while Noland’s is so natural, so easy to follow. I crave for exploring more of this darker side of him.
"Morning," Noland whispers, his deep blue eyes flickering open and locking onto mine. It feels as if he's peering straight into my soul, and it both terrifies and exhilarates me.