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.

for you

leave me like that

filled with tears at

her voice thick with

“I promise.

to each

arms around Ariana banished every

safe, her heart

as they

stomach reminded her of the time she had spent unconscious, sustained only

up at Holden with a small,

“Holden, I’m starving.

make me

the fact that she hadn’t had the time to

saw a flicker of hesitation in Holden’s

and she could feel the lingering fear that had rooted itself in his heart-he feared

refuse to leave your side until you’ve fully recovered,” Holden

stroked her flat

I’m famished,”

food was

subordinates to fetch some food

food, Holden

in front

Holden didn’t waste time with

off to sleep? If they’re

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