Chapter 496. Youth

LILY

I fell fast asleep to fully surrender to the mental link. The commitment was total. My surrender was total. I wanted him to see it that way.

I could see him in my dreams. He approached me with deep eyes and an incredible beauty that left me speechless.

He hugged me. He hugged me so gently that I felt a shiver in every part of my body.

“I miss you,” I murmured, finding it hard to get used to this mental link, to our connection.

“I know. I also seek your presence in my castle. I’ve ordered a painting to see you every day.” He held my hands in his and looked at me intently.

I couldn’t believe he loved me. Actually, I didn’t want to believe it. Because I never thought anyone could love me, that they could look at me with those eyes full of love. Not after everyone had said horrible things to me. All my life they had made me believe that I wasn’t beautiful enough and that I was far from being perfect like Dove. I thought that requited love was onl