Naomi Pov

I stayed in Lucian's embrace for a while, just breathing in the cold evening air and his scent, knowing I was safe in his arms. 

When I later disentangled, I used the water to rinse the sour taste of vomit in my mouth. Lucian was sitting on a flat rock and when I was done, he motioned for me to join him which I did.

We sat in comfortable silence, just taking in the quiet and serene atmosphere. 

“I'm sorry I made you cry,” Lucian said, suddenly disturbing the silence. ...