Chapter 81
Samantha's POV
I felt my face soaked not just in sweat but my eyes filled with tears I had cried into reality. Alaric looked very worried and his grip was firm on me offering me the warmth of protection I needed right now.
"It's okay, it's okay. It's just a bad dream, and I'm here." Alaric assured me, rubbing my shoulders soothingly.
I felt safe in his arms so I let myself hold him, doubling the warmth I felt. I didn't know what it all meant, but I could confirm now that my care for Alaric was more than what I felt in my dream. I felt so relieved to see him alive, but I wouldn't admit what it was I was really feeling for him.
Alaric had stood up after making sure I had come to a calm and made tea for me, and when he was done, he pulled the chair out for me, and I sat down
