Stella's POV

I woke up in the middle of the night without knowing exactly why.

Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, leaving the room wrapped in soft shadows.

I shifted slightly.

That's when I felt it the warm, firm weight of an arm around my waist.

My heart jumped into my throat. It took me a second to remember I was in Damian's arms.

I swallowed hard, feeling his steady breathing against my back, like he was sleeping soundly.

Carefully, I tried to slide away, inchi