Chapter 467:

Now, though, instead of drowning in despair, he allowed the emotions to flow through him, acknowledging their presence without letting them consume him.

Perhaps one day, I will go to the hills and roar to the sky. Perhaps one day, I will speak of them without feeling like I’m burning from the inside out.

But for now, he was content to be held. Comforted, right here, in her arms. Her presence alone made everything almost bearable. Her scent, her touch, the sound of her steady breath—all of it eased the ache in his soul.

“You have the most beautiful hair, Your Grace,” she murmured, threading her hand gently through his locks.

He inhaled deeply, hungrily filling his lungs with her scent. Lemongrass after rain. A low groan left him, the ambrosia of it seeping into his senses.

“You smell incredible,” he purred. “I have missed this.”

“Thank you.” Her fingers continued to caress his face, drifting down to trace along his neck. Featherlight, yet sparks went through him.

Mine. She’s mine.

arms tightened possessively around her

Emeriel stiffened.

you will break this fragile

into fists, resisting

this. Maybe he had imagined it happening differently—horizontally, on a bed, on the floor.

Unsafe zone. Retreat.

shook off the

those sexy legs wrapped around your waist, or

let his arms fall away. “Thank you,

something unguarded in her eyes—a

and the walls came

assistance with, Your

gestured to the empty chair opposite him, using his other hand

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