The city stretched out before them, glittering like a bed of stars trapped in the urban sprawl. The hum of life continued below, but up here on the balcony, it was quiet. Peaceful.
Martina curled deeper into Elias’s embrace, the warmth of his body shielding her from the cool night breeze. His arm was wrapped securely around her, his fingers idly tracing patterns against her shoulder.
For the first time in what felt like forever, she felt safe.
No more bloodshed. No more betrayals. Just the steady rhythm of Elias’s heartbeat beneath her palm.
She sighed contentedly.
“Thinking about something?” Elias murmured, his deep voice sending a pleasant shiver down her spine.
Martina tilted her head, meeting his gaze. “Just... us. This moment.”
Elias studied her for a beat, then smirked. “You’r
