His Safe Haven

Cora's POV

After a moment, I tried to compose myself. "I'm alright now. You can let go."

But Magnus didn't let go. If anything, his hold tightened, his arms coming back around me and pulling me against him like he couldn't bear the thought of distance between us.

His face buried in my hair, and I felt him breathe me in.

One hand splayed across my back, keeping me close, while the other cradled my