Chapter 124

I walk out of the bathroom, draped in his fluffy robe, free of grime, the city smells, and chaos. Refreshed by the shower, I told him I needed to take alone, and I feel less surreal. I needed some head space to process this stuff, and even though he was reluctant to let me out of his sight, he agreed. As long as I knew he would be charging in if I took too long. I didn’t doubt he would.

He’s sat on the bed when I walk out, backed up against the headboard, his phone in his hand and his knees propped up holding it. He sees me and slides his legs down, leaning over to put his phone on his docking station, and motions for me to come to him, with complete exhaustion on his face. I climb up on the bed without hesitation, shimmy into his open arms, curling beside him to sit up against his chest and snuggle into muscles that fit perfectly around me.

“Your friend is okay. She’s in the hospital under Alexi’s care. He says not to worry about her anymore.” Arry cuddles me in and kis