The Fire Beside You

Kaelen stilled for a moment, her words sinking into him. Then his arms tightened around her, pulling her flush against his chest, his chin brushing the crown of her head.

“You don’t have to ask me for that, love,” he murmured, voice low and steady. “You know I’ll do everything to keep the both of you safe. No one will touch him—especially you. Not while I’m breathing.”

He pressed a kiss into her