Chapter 198

Viktor pov

She was sleeping peacefully.

Her head rested on my chest, her arms wrapped around my waist as she cuddled against me, a blissful smile gracing her face. I watched her, my own lips curving into a soft smile, my hand gently stroking her hair. The room was quiet, not the hollow emptiness I had felt after her death. No, this was different.

It was peaceful. Valerie’s slow, steady breathing f