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The chuckle he lets out is less terrifying than I remember. “I thought you’d never ask.”
CHAPTER90
King
Warmth seepsinto my center and my subconscious relishes the feeling.
I’m still in that place between sleep and wakefulness, in that place where reality can’t hurt me, and yet I know this is the most comfortable I’ve been since…
My mind shoves against me, telling me not to think about that.
Wanting to keep this happiness, fake or not, I let my mind win. Pushing out the bad thoughts as I settle into the calm. Tightening my hold on Savannah.
My hold…
Slowly, like swimming though honey, I piece it together.
The warmth is real.
The feeling of belonging is real.
Savannah in my arms is real.
My eyes snap open. And there, spread out over my chest, is golden hair.
I should push her away. Or pull away, slip out of bed and leave.
I should hold her tighter.
And that’s what I do.
I hold her as close as I can.
I hug her against my side and keep her right where she is.
I breathe her in. Let her soft scent fill my lungs.
Becauseshe’s here.
With me.
She’s here and I don’t even know how.
I made sure, double checked, that I was the only one with access to this room.
Nero. Of course it was Nero.
But even if this is just a passing moment. A fleeting moment where Savannah felt bad enough for me to offer me comfort, I’ll take it.
I’ll take it greedily.
Her left arm is draped over my chest, her brace resting on top of me.
With my free hand, I ghost my fingers over the outline of the uncomfortable hard material.
I’d left the windows uncovered, and the room is filling with early morning light.
I don’t know how long she’s been here, but I feel like I’ve finally slept for the first time in forever.
