Chapter 65
Elanora opened her eyes and felt the warmth of Dex’s body pressed against her. She was lying in his arms. She had no idea it could feel so good. It wasn’t the physical contact but rather the sense of safety and the protection that oozed from every muscle in his body and poured into her. Sensing her movement, he released her and put her down on a soft and comfortable surface.
She ached everywhere. She opened her mouth to ask something, but he pressed his thumb gently against her lips. “Hush. You’re hurt. Give your body a bit of time to heal.”
She could see the ceiling clearly now. Wherever he had brought her felt cozy, like a small cottage in the country. She was lying on a spacious bed. The linen was plain but neat and tidy. The fabric smelled pleasantly earthy. It smelled li
