Chapter 125

I collide with a rigid torso, his taller height, as I leap at him and wrap myself around his neck, practically strangling him with my over-enthusiasm. I can’t stop the sobs coming over me as his familiar smell and touch envelopes me completely.

“I thought you were dead.” I blurt out through laboured breaths, trying to calm down. Shuddering from the comedown of my epic emotional breakdown. I pull him close and try to convince myself he really is here. I am all but raking my hands over him to check every inch of him is unscathed, undented and genuine flesh and blood.

Alexi wraps me up tight and pushes his face against the side of mine as he cradles my head to him. Squeezing me half to death in the most welcome hug I have ever had in my life. Overwhelming me with how much I need his touch.

“Why would you think that? I’m right here. I’m fine… honest. Rough night, but I am absolutely fine. I promised you, didn’t I?” He sounds completely and utterly like him in every sin