Chapter 110: By My Side

Lennox's POV

Everything felt heavy.

My body… my head… even my heart.

I wasn't sure where I was. My mind floated between light and darkness, pain and peace. I heard voices—some loud, some soft. But one stood out.

Olivia's voice.

Even in my sleep, I felt her. Heard her. Smelled her scent—soft, warm, comforting. Like home.

I tried to open my eyes, but they felt too heavy. My body didn't want to move. Still, I wasn't alone. I could feel a hand in mine. Warm. Gentle. Familiar.

I wanted to wake up. I wanted to see her.

Slowly, my body started to respond. My fingers twitched. My breathing deepened. My eyelids fluttered open, though the light stung my eyes.

It took a moment, but then I saw her.

Curled beside me on the bed, her head resting near my arm. Her hand still holding mine like she never wanted to let go.

She was asleep.

Even in sleep, she looked so beautiful. So tired… but peaceful. There were dried tears on her cheeks, and I wondered if they were for me.

My heart ached.

She was supposed to hate me.

So why was she here?

I turned my head slowly, ignoring the pain. I wanted to look at her properly, to take her in. My mate. My wife. The one I had hurt the most… yet here she was, by my side.

I lifted our joined hands and pressed a soft kiss to her knuckles. She didn't stir.

"Olivia," I whispered, my voice rough and low.

She didn't wake, but her grip on my hand tightened a little, like even in sleep she didn't want to lose me.

A sad smile pulled at my lips.

"We are going out of the plan," I whispered, my voice low. "We are supposed to hate each other, remember? Then what is happening?"

I brushed a lock of hair from her face, careful not to wake her. I didn't deserve her. But right now, I was just thankful she was here.

Sighing softly, I stared at the ceiling, my thoughts a mess.

"How do you feel?"

My wolf's voice echoed gently in my mind.

shrugged, "Okay," I

again, like a

at her sleeping form again. Her lashes fluttered, and her breathing shifted.

of me wanted to pretend to still be

it was too

slowly opened, hazy at first, then wide and alert when they landed on

stared at

Silence.

you lose your way, Olivia? Or did

slowly, brushing her hair out of her face, her jaw tightening. "Don't

or Louis could've done the job.

expression unreadable. Then she said simply,

me

"What?" I asked, frowning.

now. "You were unconscious. But when I tried to leave, you held on. Even

hand. "Well, you're free to go now. I

pulled her hand back sharply. "Trust me,

pain in my ribs. "Then what was that, huh? You falling asleep next

do?

Her excuse was really hilarious. It reminded me of the silly lies she

the bed like my presence physically burned her. "Since you

before she could take another step, I reached out and

She froze.

softly, not

I didn't let go.

footing and fell onto the bed. I guided her onto my lap, and in seconds, she was straddling me, both

lips parting, eyes wide as they stared into

are you doing?" she

feeling like I owe anyone anything,"

brows furrowed. "What the

even when you didn't have to. You sat here and cried for

her mouth to speak, but I cut

to

to a whisper. "With

as I leaned forward, close enough to feel her breath. "Let

kisses down her neck. She sucked in a breath, her hands tightening against my

whispered,

ear, the place that always made her

me—not yet. I pushed the fabric higher until her chest was exposed,

then lower… until I took one of her nipples into

She gasped.

stop… you're not

don't care," I

breast. Her fingers tangled in my hair, like she wanted to push me away—but

"You're insane," she breathed.

I have

skin. Every small moan from her lips made my blood burn hotter.

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