Chapter 180

hapter 180

So I stayed, wrapping my arm around her just a bit right), willing my warmth to seep into her, to bring her back. Whatever happened next, i was ready to

face it.

“Clay?” Scarlett’s voice was soft, barely a whisper, but it was enough to pull me from my thoughts. At first, I thought mast have dozed off, the Merwed and Lucian, but then she shifted beside me, and I felt her warmth returning.

She was finally awake. Relief washed over me, and I managed to get out of bed, keeping my back to her. I was grateful she was okay, but part of me feared hearing anything painful she might say. I was already carrying enough weight, and I just wanted to keep my foleys on the fact that she’d come through.

“You passed out,” I explained, keeping my voice steady. “Maxwell brought you here. We would’ve taken you to your room, Bat you were so cold. We had to keep you warm. Nothing more.”

I finally turned to look at her, and the sight stopped me. Her eyes were red and puffy, and I could see the trails of tears on her cheeks. Before I could men think, I crossed the room and took her into my arms.