Chapter 216— To Be One With Him!

Julian's words wrapped around my chest like warmth after a long winter. For the first time since that screen lit up in the hall, I felt like I could breathe.

What did I really do to deserve this man as mine?

My hand lifted slowly, brushing carefully against his bruised cheek. He winced slightly, and guilt stabbed through me again.

“Sorry,” I whispered.

Julian caught my wrist gently before I could pull away. “Don’t apologize.” His thumb traced ...