Chapter 167. Life and Death

“Can I hold you tonight? I don’t want to be alone.” The vulnerability in his tone tugged at her heart.

The quiet hum of the night outside the window, the faint rustle of leaves against the glass, and the soft crackle of the candle beside the bed made the room feel suspended in time. A faint scent of his cologne — earthy and faintly metallic — drifted into her senses, wrapping around her like a protective blanket.

Every reasonable voice in Esmeray’s head screamed at her to leave, to mind her own business.

She knew she should leave but she couldn’t force herself to do that. She couldn’t find the heart to leave the silly Vampire alone.

Not trusting her voice, she nodded her head in yes before laying beside him. She didn’t say anything as Vladimir encircled his arms around her waist, pulling her close as if she was someone precious.

In his arms Esmeray felt warm, she felt safe~

The rhythmic beat of his chest pressed against her back was steady and gro