Layla’s POV
Turning over, I curl into the comforter. A familiar scent wraps around me, but when I open my eyes, I don’t find Alexander. He’s nowhere in sight, but his warm scent still lingers. He didn’t ask for s*x last night, which was nice. After carrying me to bed, he surprisingly just climbed in and laid with me.
It’s been a long time since we shared a bed like that, with no s*x or no expectations. Just being with each other.
Even with a full night of sleep, though, I feel exhausted as I get ready. Alexander made promises, but I don’t know if I can trust them. I don’t want to continue putting my trust in him if he is going to fail me every time.
I don’t know if there’s anything he could say to change my mind now.
Last night, I feel like he just wanted to stop arguing, and we d
