Velvet’s POV

The room was quiet when I woke a little. Zavian’s arm was heavy across my waist. His breathing was slow, and I felt the warmth of it on my shoulder. I closed my eyes again, wanting to rest more because my body was still weak from everything we did earlier. I did not plan to sleep long, but it felt good to be held like that.

I did not know when I drifted again. My head rested on his chest, and I could hear his heartbeat. It made me feel safe. I did not think anything could trouble us at that moment. I only thought of how peaceful...