His gaze was intense, and Emily felt like it pierced through her very soul. Panic and disbelief coursed through her body as she struggled to reconcile the reality of the situation. Her pulse quickened, echoing the rhythm of the now frantic beeping monitor. She had kissed a billionaire who was supposed to be in a deep coma and now he was awake, looking at her with awareness and curiosity.
Alexander Reed blinked, his eyes adjusting to the dim glow of the hospital room. His mind was foggy, but there was an undeniable warmth where her lips had been. Confusion mingled with a strange sense of peace as he realized he wasn’t alone. He tried to speak, but his voice was a mere rasp, like an old engine trying to start after years of neglect.
