Aspen could not help leaning closer to see what Andrew was doing. To her surprise, his breathing was steady—he was already asleep.

She stared at him, both amused and annoyed as she thought, 'I'm lying right next to him, and he still manages to fall asleep? Am I not attractive enough? Or does this guy just not find me worth the effort?'

That split second of realization triggered an unexpected wave of disappointment and frustration in her.

…

Meanwhile, outside Serenity Villa, a black figur