Madeline POV
The smell of rosewood invaded my senses and I sighed blissfully. I could feel Arius’ body next to mine and it soothed the pain that was now a dull ache in my abdomen. Trying to open my eyes against the dazzling, white lights took a few attempts and I lifted my heavy arm to shield them from the brightness. Where was I?
The steady beeping of machines was the only sound in the room and I turned my head to see my own heartbeat on a screen. I was in a hospital. I glanced to my other side and there was the most gorgeous man sharing my pillow. One of his arms was under my neck whilst the other was gripping my right arm. He was snoring softly and my heart was threatening to burst. He was alive. He was safe.
I lifted my head slightly to take a look at my wound and winced. Arius ju
