126 Asleep Olivia's POV I wasn't just in Lennox's room because I was scared . I had a reason - a task I had to complete . A few minutes before I came here , I had spoken to Mr. Grim - Lolita's uncle . He told me he could help me … " But first , he needed the full case file . Everything . He needed to see the evidence that was presented in court . The names of the people who said they saw my father stealing the jewelry . The witnesses who testified against him .

The judge who gave him life imprisonment . Every detail that led to his sentence . He said if he had all of that , he'd know how to follow up . Maybe find something wrong with how the case was handled . And prove my father's innocence . It's been over four years . Four long years of silence . Of not knowing the full truth . And now … maybe there's a way . I've been a maid in this pack house for a long time . I've cleaned every corner of this place . I've seen more than they think .

I know Lennox has a safe in his room . I've dusted it before . I've wiped the top , arranged the books that sit beside 16:52 1/8 < 126 Asleep it . I know the small silver key he keeps hidden behind the third drawer on the left . I believe my father's file is inside that safe . It has to be . That's why I came . " Come on , lie on the bed , " Lennox said softly , and I nodded again , moving towards the bed .

Still putting on my act of being scared , I lay on one side of the bed and covered myself with the blanket , making sure to turn my back to Lennox , who was also getting on the bed . I inhaled softly and closed my eyes , pretending I was asleep - but I wasn't . The plan was that once Lennox fell asleep , I would sneak out of bed and begin my task . So I just had to wait and listen to his heartbeat to know when he was truly out.

2 Yes , I could hear each of the triplets ' heartbeats , when I paid detailed attention to it , and right now Lennox's heartbeat was racing . I frowned slightly under the blanket , confused . Why was he breathing so hard ? It was as if he had just finished running a race - or was in the middle of a panic attack . But he didn't move . He lay still beside me , silent . Was he nervous ? 1 Was it … me ? I didn't dare turn to look at him .

I stayed perfectly still , pretending to sleep , listening carefully . His heartbeat didn't slow for a long while . 16:52 2/8 < 126 Asleep I could feel the tension in the air . Even though we weren't touching , it was like his presence was too loud to ignore . My body was stiff , alert . But I didn't move . I stayed perfectly still , pretending to sleep , but his heartbeat wasn't calming . If anything , it seemed to grow louder , more frantic .

I could hear it -steady yet fast - like a drum echoing in my ears . It was getting hard to ignore . After a few moments , I sighed softly . I couldn't help it - I spoke . " You're not asleep , are you ? " I asked quietly , still facing away from him . There was a pause , then a soft sigh . " No. " " This might sound strange , " I whispered without turning , " but I can hear rtbeat . " was silence .

" You are supposed to … You are my … " he paused … but I already knew what he was trying to say . " It's … fast , " I added . " Why is it so fast ? " I finally turned toward him , meeting his eyes in the dim light . " Are you okay ? " Lennox's gaze held mine for a long second before he replied in a low , rough voice . " It's the effect of you . " I blinked . " What ? " " My heartbeat , " he said . " It races like this because of you . Whenever you're 16:52 3/8 < 126 Asleep around .

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" My brows drew together in confusion . " That doesn't make any sense ." He just looked at me , not saying anything more . Like he didn't know how to explain it further . Or didn't want to . I hated the effect it had on me , so I had to put on an act . My voice turned more firm , a little colder . " I'm someone's wife , Alpha Lennox . Your heart shouldn't race for me ." I didn't wait for his reaction . I turned back around , slowly , pulling the blanket over my shoulder again .

And this time , I forced myself to go still . But my own heart was no longer calm either . Not after hearing that . A few minutes passed . Then , slowly … finally … his heartbeat began to slow . Gradually , it found a rhythm . And I realized he was asleep . I waited a little longer - just to be sure . I counted the seconds in my head . I needed to be careful . One wrong move , and everything I came here for could be ruined .

Quietly , I began to lift the blanket , preparing to slide out of bed . My fingers barely gripped the edge when- A strong arm suddenly wrapped around my waist . 16:52 418 126 Asleep I froze . Panic surged through me as my breath caught in my throat . Was he awake ? No. No - his heartbeat . I focused on it again . Still steady . Still slow . Still asleep . He shifted in his sleep , pulling me back into him , his grip tightening just enough to keep me close .

My back pressed firmly against his chest , and I could feel the heat of his body seeping into mine . His breath fanned across the back of my neck - slow , heavy , and warm. Then … I felt it . His nose brushed against my skin , nuzzling lightly at my neck as he exhaled deeply , as though my scent soothed him in sleep . Another sigh left his lips , soft and content , before he stilled again . He was really asleep . But now I was trapped .

My heart pounded wildly in my chest , even as I told myself to stay calm . This wasn't part of the plan . I couldn't move , not without waking him . So I lay there , tense and still , his arm heavy around me , his body warm and firm behind mine . I hated how safe it felt , and I was forced to lie there with him . 16:53 5/8 < 126 Asleep His breathing stayed calm , steady against the back of my neck . But then - I felt movement again .

His hand shifted slowly , fingers brushing along the hem of my oversized shirt . My breath caught . Was he awake ? No. His heartbeat - still slow . Still deep in sleep . But his hand didn't stop . It slipped under the fabric , rough fingertips grazing the skin of my waist . I clenched my jaw , unsure what to do , what to feel . My mind screamed at me to move , to pull away - but I didn't . 2 I couldn't . His hand moved higher , dragging lightly up my side until- It cupped my breast .

A soft gasp escaped my lips before I could stop it , but Lennox didn't react . Instead , he let out a sigh - low and heavy - like a man finally at peace . Then , barely audible , he murmured , " Mine … " My eyes widened . He didn't even know what he was doing . He was still asleep . His thumb brushed over my nipple , and a jolt of heat rushed through me so 16:53 6/8 126 Asleep fast I had to bite down on my lip to keep from making a sound .

My heart was no longer calm - it raced wildly , pounding against my ribcage . What was happening to me ? I should've pulled away . I should've stopped him . But I didn't . It wasn't supposed to feel this good . It wasn't supposed to make me forget why I was here . My eyes fluttered closed , my body betraying me as a quiet warmth bloomed in my core . I hated how it made me feel - how my skin burned at his touch , how my breath came faster , shallower . He was still asleep .

Still lost in whatever dream had him whispering possessively . His fingers stopped moving eventually , but he didn't let go . He simply curled around me , his hand still holding my breast like it belonged there . His breathing deepened … and then I heard a soft snore . He was truly asleep now . And I was still trapped in his arms , my heart pounding , my body aching with confusion . This wasn't part of the plan . $ 10 : 53