Chapter 63

SADIE

Silvio looked at me, softly and intensely, like there was something big hanging in the air between us. I couldn't look away though, because I knew if I did, those damn nightmares would come crashing back in. I was terrified, my heart racing like crazy.

But Silvio, he got it. He could feel it too.

Everything went quiet, just the sound of my own heartbeat drumming in my ears. Then his hand moved, sliding between us, gently stroking my stomach.

"You don't need to beat yourself up over this, baby. You saved our child."

"I nearly ended his life, Silvio-"

"No, you did no-"

"I'm a killer-"

His lips moulded mine. So fiercely and passionately I forgot what I was saying for a second. His hand moved to hold my nape as he tugged me to his chest, holding me, cradling me, moulding me.

I closed my eyes and reciprocated. I needed this. His touch, his feel, and his emotions. The man I should hate was now the one who could calm my demons.