Chapter 189

Violet

“I’m still proud of you,” he mumbled, his hands wrapping around my waist. “I couldn’t have done what you’re doing. I don’t exactly see myself going to the Bloodrose swamps.”

I giggled, hitting his chest. “It’s not a swamp, it’s a village.”

“Same thing.”

I leaned into him fully, resting my cheek against his chest, and took a quiet breath. His strong arms and the sound of his heartbeat brought the same calm to me, like they always did.

I really liked Kylan like this, and he had been like this for a while now. Soft, slightly unguarded.

I knew it wouldn’t last, and that’s why I enjoyed every moment.

“I liked seeing you with your little sister,” I murmured, still against his chest.

“Kate