Chapter 113

Murat would have never thought that sleep could be this peaceful. His eyes were still closed but his mind was awake.

A light scent made his nostrils tingly and happy and suddenly he felt that his back was a little cold but his arms and chest felt warm.

He opened his eyes and looked down.

Ayleen was still sleeping while he held her close, he looked at his arm around her waist. His gaze fell on her neck and there was a trail of dark hickies starting from right there below her jaw.

A thought, crossed his mind making him eyes wide open.

Had he forced her?

No, no, he can’t!

Instantly he looked under the duvet and took a sigh of relief.

He looked at her again and she looked so fragile and peaceful. Murat couldn’t understand why but he rested his palm against her cheek, trailing his thumb down her swollen lips.

For the first time in many years, he fell asleep holding someone close to his chest.

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Ayleen woke up in