C25 Peace Of Mind

ALESSIA

“Oh… that’s fair. It’s just that this place is beautiful,” I said quickly, forcing my voice to stay steady.

“This is where I usually take a quiet nap,” he whispered, gaze lifting toward the ceiling. “Especially when I want to be alone.”

“I love quiet places… quiet nature,” he added softly, exhaling slowly. “It’s comforting.”

There was something in his tone that made me shift