Thor set the tray down on the side table and sat on the edge of the bed, taking her hand in his.

“I tried to sleep, but… you were right there, sleeping, and I couldn’t stop thinking about everything we talked about. About what’s ahead,” he said, gently squeezing her fingers. “And I just wanted to savor every second by your side. No distractions.”

Celina bit her lower lip, her heart racing at his words.

“Thor…” she began, her voice catching, “last night meant so much to me. You listening to me,