Chapter 116

Alec’s point of view. I woke up early, feeling a warm embrace around me. Annoyingly, I found myself cocooned in comfort, unable to slip back into sleep. My habit of rising early seemed to betray me on days when I craved a bit more rest. I attempted to squeeze my eyes shut and even resorted to counting imaginary sheep, but it was futile. The clock displayed 6 AM, a time my body recognized as our wake-up call—a natural alarm signaling how accustomed I'd become to constant work. With Alana's first movie now released, I felt it was high time for us to indulge in a mini vacation. We deserved a break; both our bodies and minds yearned for it. Speaking of breaks, Alana had the next few days off, and I intended to make the most of it. Today marked the morning after her movie premiere. I wasn't the biggest fan of romance films, but I gave Alana's creation a fair shot and found myself enjoying it. It was simple, sweet, and incredibly romantic—just as it should be. According to the book fans, t