Chapter 18. Devour You

Leah’s POV

I awoke from a beautiful dream in which I didn’t want to wake up. I awoke this time because my heart, head, and whole being were alert to the truth.

As a hefty arm traveled down my tummy, I gently opened my eyes. A deafening quiet engulfed the whole area, making it seem dangerous to make any noise.

I stared at the man next to me, even though it was still dark, I tried to recall what had occurred.

Everything that happened last night is reality. There is no combination of dreams. But, as much as I want to be joyful, the only thing that envelops my roaring heart is anguish and bitterness in the chest.

I sat up straight and held my knee as little tears streamed down my cheek.

I saw Amoux sleeping quietly while he was naked.

“Why is it so painful to love you?” I whispered.

Because of his purity, I stared at his face as if it were a child of a Goddess who had descended from heaven.

When he didn’t stir, I gathered my robe and