Chapter 1731

Ariana felt as if she were wrapped in a dream, her unexpected revival filling her with a sense of wonder.

Gratitude and relief intertwined within her as she looked up at Holden, her eyes glistening.

“You must have been terrified.

Holden’s eyes softened at her words, a mixture of relief and lingering fear flickering in his gaze.

He lowered his head, his voice tinged with a quiet vulnerability.

“Terrified doesn’t even begin to describe it.

I was only gone for a moment, just to get you something to eat.

When I came back and saw you like that… I thought I had lost you forever.

Ariana’s heart ached at the pain in his voice.

“I’m so sorry,” she murmured, reaching out to hug him.

Holden didn’t hesitate.

He slid onto the bed beside her, wrapping his arms around her.

“No apologies, Ariana,” he whispered, his voice raw with emotion.

want is for you to be

me you won’t leave me like that

filled with tears at his

embrace, her voice thick with

“I promise.

clung to each

warmth of Holden’s arms around Ariana banished every

safe, her heart swelling with

by, unnoticed, as

of the time she had spent unconscious, sustained only by

back, looking up at Holden with a small, apologetic

“Holden, I’m starving.

you make me something to

that she hadn’t had the time to enjoy the dish he

as she made the request, she saw a flicker

lingering fear that had rooted itself in his

until you’ve fully recovered,” Holden

stroked her

famished,” she

food was an easy

his subordinates to fetch some food for

food,

call in front of

Holden didn’t

Adele drifted off to sleep? If they’re

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