Chapter 41

• Dahlia awoke, startled and naked, sprawled across the bed. As she pressed her hands against her chest, a gasp escaped her lips upon noticing Xavier sitting beside her, his gaze fixed on her with a twinkle of amusement in his eyes.
• The realization washed over her, and her mouth fell open as she groaned, "Oh my God, I passed out, didn't I?" Memories of the previous night lingered vividly in her mind, etched into her very being.
• It was painfully obvious to anyone who saw her. After their intense encounter, she had fallen asleep without a single word or even taking the time to clean herself up.