Chapter 180: The Morning After

The first light of dawn crept through the curtains of the hotel room, casting a soft glow on the disheveled bed where Alexander lay, his body still and quiet. The once vibrant energy of the night before had dissipated, leaving behind an eerie silence. Hazel stirred beside him, her eyes fluttering open as she took in the unfamiliar surroundings. The events of the previous night came rushing back to her, and a slow smile spread across her face. She rolled over onto her side, her gaze landing on Alexander’s sleeping form. He looked peaceful, his chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm. For a brief moment, Hazel allowed herself to admire him, to bask in the satisfaction of having finally gotten what she wanted. But that moment of contentment was fleeting, as the reality of the situation began to set in. This was the morning after—a time when the consequences of the previous night would begin to unfold. Hazel knew that what had happened between them would have far-reaching implication