Chapter 85. Kinda Hot

Quinn pursed her lips as she slowly lifted her head to face him. “I don’t look my best right now. I was in such a rush to get back here that my shower lasted for less than ten minutes. I didn’t even brush my hair or cover the dark circles beneath my eyes.”

“Does it matter?” Zayd reached for her cheek, resting his calloused palm against such soft skin. “You’re still going to be the most beautiful woman I’d ever laid eyes on, no matter how you look. I missed you too, you know? The lack of your presence tormented me endlessly. I’d been worried to a point where it was hard to eat and sleep. I wanted to see you so bad and now that I am, you don’t know how happy it makes me feel.”

He smiled at her, a smile that had the already gentle look on his face seeming ten times gentler. “I see you’ve gotten back your wolf. Can you feel it now?”

“Our bond?” Quinn asked him, situating her hand over the one he had against her cheek. “If so, then I do… it’s so strong and comforting. I