Chapter 1373

When Holden stepped in, he found Ariana in a deep slumber.

With a smile, he signaled for quiet and coaxed the kids to get comfortable for the night.

He then made his way to Ariana, lifted her gently, and carried her to his room without a sound.

As they reached the sanctuary of his room, Ariana’s eyes fluttered open.

She locked eyes with Holden, her voice soft and hazy.

“Oh, it’s you.

She then nestled into his embrace and quickly succumbed to sleep once more.

Holden paused, struck by her implicit trust in him.

A wave of joy washed over him, knowing she felt secure in his care.

He laid her down with gentle hands, ensuring she was comfortable, then sat watching over her, a contented smile playing on his Lips.

an impulse, he placed

her, he joined

emerged from a deep sleep to the insistent beep of her alarm, her hand blindly

the solid warmth of a chest, and another hand

consciousness, she found Holden’s

“Morning,” he said brightly.

Confusion clouded Ariana’s senses.

peck on her forehead from Holden left her murmuring, “What… How did I

yawn broke through as Holden chuckled lightly, affectionately ruffling

for me to change,” he

as she watched him stride to his dressing

first glimpse into this intimate space

the dressing room, she was met

though Holden had lost his

with a genial smile as she perused

“No need to worry.

is all mine,” he said, playfully tousling her

was subtly telling her that Sadie

implication and slightly

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255