Chapter Twelve
He must have fallen asleep for a little while. When he woke, her limbs were tangled with his, her soft, supple body limp in his arms. He lay there, savouring having her so close. He thought he was the one offering her protection, but in a flash of comprehension, realised he’d got it the wrong way round.
She’d been the one saving him the whole time.
The realisation rocked him to his core. This was not the right time to be feeling like this about someone, especially Eden. She’d got too close and he couldn’t afford to have that happen. He worked dangerously, lived haphazardly.
She deserved much more than anything he could offer her. And now, things had become that much more complicated.
He groaned, crushing his fingertips into his eyes. What had he gone and done.
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