Chapter 14: So adorable

~The Next Morning~

Jaxon blinked awake, his eyes adjusting to the dim light as he felt the gentle weight of Isla’s head resting on his shoulder.

Turning slightly, he looked down at her peaceful face, her closed eyes undisturbed by the world around them.

His suit was still draped neatly over her, shielding her from the chill that had settled in the elevator. A sliver of soft morning light seeped through the crack between the doors, signaling the start of a new day.

He glanced at his wristwatch—opening hours had already begun. “Any moment now,” he murmured to himself.

Isla stirred beside him, letting out a faint moan as her head shifted. Jaxon watched as she rubbed her hand across her eyes before slowly opening them.

For a brief moment, her gaze was unfocused, as if piecing together her surroundings. Then, realization dawned, and she quickly pulled away.