Chapter 395

Emmeline lifted her head from Zavian’s chest to gaze at his handsome features. “Truly?” Her voice trembled with hope and disbelief.

Zavian pulled his left hand from her back and gently wiped the tears from her cheeks with his thumb. Her crying had subsided, leaving only the glistening trails on her flushed skin.

The tenderness of his touch contrasted sharply with his earlier anger, making her heart ache with renewed emotion.

“I would throw myself into hell in the name of loving you,” he said.

Emmeline’s heart fluttered wildly in her chest, threatening to burst from the overwhelming emotion. She tightened her arms around his waist and spoke in a voice that quivered with joy. “Oh my God, how I’ve waited for this moment!”

A tremulous smile spread across her lips as her gaze became lost in the depths of his eyes.

Zavian continued to tenderly clean the remnants of tears from her cheeks, his arm still protectively wrapped around her shoulders.

“I