The day passed in a haze.
I stayed on the furs most of the time. My body was too sore to move much. The alphas came and went, bringing water, food, and blankets. They did not speak much. They only watched. Touched lightly. A hand on my shoulder. A thumb brushing my cheek.
Small things that felt too gentle after everything.
Night fell.
The fire roared high again. Warm light filled the room. Shadows moved slowly across the stone walls.
Thorne entered first.
He carried nothing this time. Just himself. Shirtless. Pants low on his hips. The piercings glinted in the firelight.
Aurelius followed. His golden hair was tied back. His eyes were bright. Hungry.
Cassian came last. Long hair loose. Amber gaze steady.
They did not speak.
They simply approached.
Thorne knelt in front of me and
