Kieran's POV 

“I am feeling exhausted.” Maya mumbled with a yawn as she nestled against me, her breathing settling into a gentle, calming rhythm. The heat of our recent intimacy still lingered, but beneath that, I felt a deep sense of peace—something rare and fragile in my world of chaos and constant battles. I ran a hand down her back, feeling the soft warmth of her skin, and smiled softly to myself. She was mine now.

My mind drifted back to when she first stepped into my ...