Chapter 194

Selene blinked slowly, the morning light stretching through the curtains and casting gentle patterns across the room.

Her gaze drifted to the man beside her. Caius. He was lying on his side, his face turned toward hers. The curve of his jaw was strong, his lips, soft and slightly parted as he breathed.

She reached out, brushing a finger along his cheek, tracing the roughness that belied his gentleness. Caius stirred. His eyes cracked open slowly, and they found hers in a moment that felt suspended in time. Selene quickly looked away, a heat rising to her cheeks.

A low laugh rumbled from him, warm and teasing. He...