Chapter 150

Damon

The sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting soft golden streaks across the bed. I blinked against the light, feeling the weight of the world, at least for this moment, lift just enough for me to breathe.

For now, I allowed myself to feel the peace that I wanted to feel. I wanted to allow my mate to feel my presence by her side. I wanted her to understand that she was safe in my arms, that no one and nothing was going to harm her.

Sienna was still asleep beside me.

She was curled up under the blanket and I couldn’t help the smile that formed on my face when I saw how calm she looked. Despite everything, she did her best to stay quiet.

Her hair was a dark halo on the pillow, one arm curled beneath it while the other rested across my chest. Her breathing was slow, steady, peaceful, and god, it made me want to freeze time. Just hold this moment for as long as I could.

I turned my head slightly to press a kiss against her forehead.