Chapter 215

Valeria’s Pov

I woke up to strong arms wrapped around me.

For a moment, I didn’t move. The warmth pressed against my back was steady, comforting, and protective in a way I had not felt in what seemed like forever.

Slowly, I opened my eyes, turning my face just enough to see Silas.

His hand was splayed across my stomach, fingers relaxed but firm, as if even in sleep he was afraid that if he let go,