*Natalie* Levi had send Mallon with Jax to the hospital, wanting him to get a check up, even if the wound had started closing, just to be sure. Then he took me to a luxury hotel. The steam from the bath envelops me, a tender embrace that contrasts sharply with the cold dread that had settled in my bones. The scent of lavender and chamomile wafts through the air, a soothing balm to the chaos that has been my life. I sink deeper into the tub, letting the warmth seep into my muscles, coaxing them into relaxation. For a moment, just a fleeting moment, I allow myself to forget the nightmare that has been my reality. Levi's presence in the room is both a comfort and a reminder of the storm that's just passed. He moves around quietly, the epitome of strength and care, a striking contrast to th

