Chapter 52

Avery

We stayed like that for a long moment, wrapped in each other's arms, the bond humming contentedly between us. Ryker's hand traced slow, soothing circles on my back, and I felt the last of the tension drain from his body.

"We should go home," he murmured against my hair, his voice still rough with emotion. "I've already arranged everything—your afternoon classes are excused, and I want you s