Selene's POV
Warmth.
It was the first thing I felt when my eyes fluttered open.
For a moment, I thought it was all a dream.
The room felt familiar, it was Dark's. I turned my head slowly.
He sat there, his back to me. He didn’t make a sound, but I knew he was aware I was awake. I could feel it in the way his body stilled even more.
“Dark,” I called softly.
He stood up without a word and walked slowly toward the table near the window.
“You’re awake.” He said.
I gripped the blanket tighter around me and sat up carefully. My heart pounded.
“I didn’t... I didn’t mean to lie,” I said quickly. “It wasn’t my intention.”
He didn’t look at me.
“I only saved you,” he said, his voice low, “because I won’t let anyone kill you before I do.”
I swallowed hard.
His words were calm, but I kne
