Chapter 206

Delilah

The air outside was cold, the night air biting against my skin.

I sat alone on the porch steps, my arms wrapped around my knees, staring at the tree line. The world felt suspended, like something was coming, but no one dared name it. Everything around was dark, and no matter how hard I tried to lie to myself about it, I couldn’t help but find myself feeling weak, Weaker than I wanted to admit.

The sound of soft footsteps behind me made me tense for only a second, but I didn’t turn. Has sent filled my nostrils and I knew that here I was somewhat safe. I did not have to be on guard on a daily basis. I could at least let my guard down despite the number of enemies that lurked around. Somehow I felt safe here, safer than I ever have.

A second later, warmth settled across my shoulders.

A blanket.

I glanced up.

I did not dare mute his eyes at first, but when I looked at him, I was surprised by the gentle expression that was on his f