Raelynn's POV

“Easy there,” Roldan says softly, steadying me as I struggle to my feet. His strength supports me effortlessly, a welcome relief since my body feels too weak to manage it on my own.

As we cross the room, his arm remains secured around my waist, and I lean into him unconsciously. The warmth of his body and the firmness of his grip create a strange sense of comfort I didn’t realize I needed.

Once we reach the couch, he gently lowers me ...