Chapter 107

Chapter 66-2 

He turns his hand over beneath mine, our fingers tangling together. “I’m sorry, Zara. Truly sorry.” 

Clam 

This time, I believe he isn’t apologizing because he wants forgiveness, he’s apologizing because he finally understands what he tried to take from me. 

I nod slowly. “Thank you.” 

His shoulders drop almost imperceptibly. “You’re welcome, baby.” 

We smile at each other, our eyes holding, and a familiar lick of flame ignited in my stomach, my chest.