Kamrynn’s POV
Lorien’s arms were warm. Strong. Protective.
His steady breaths brushed against the back of my neck, deep and even, rising and falling in perfect rhythm.
I should have been asleep.
I wanted to be asleep.
But no matter how much I willed my mind to quiet, I remained painfully awake, my eyes open, staring into the dimly lit bedroom.
Something felt… off.
I didn’t know what.
I just knew that an odd, restless feeling gnawed at my insides, making my fingers twitch and my heart race for no reason.
Carefully, I shifted against Lorien’s embrace, trying not to disturb him.
It wasn’t easy.
His arm was heavy across my waist, and even in sleep, he held onto me like I was something precious, something he wasn’t willing to let go of.
I swallowed, hesitating.
I shouldn’t move.
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