Chapter 89

Valerie's POV

We stayed in the same bed together, tangled in silence, until exhaustion dragged me down. Before I knew it, I was curled in his arms. My head rested against his chest, his heartbeat steady beneath my ear.

For the first time, I felt secure and protected, so I let all my guards down and allowed myself to close my eyes in his embrace.

I didn't know when sleep claimed me, but when it did