Chapter 172

ANNIE

Three Months Later

So much had happened in the past few months.

And despite all these, Draven still wouldn't say those words. But I didn't care. I had him now. That was all that mattered.

Because he didn't have to say it. The way his eyes softened whenever I came near, the way he looked at me like I was the only thing that mattered in the world, the way he looked at me with that insatiable desire.

Those were the things that mattered.

"I could say it, if you wanted, but I want to be sure I truly meant it. I deeply care for you, Annie."...