Chapter 170

When Elena woke up, she was surprised to feel someone holding her. But then she recognized the familiar scent, the way his arms felt around her, she knew immediately who it was.

She turned slowly, trying not to disturb or wake him. Ethan stirred slightly but didn't open his eyes.

What she saw made her heart break. He looked exhausted, like he hadn't slept in days. Dark circles shadowed his eyes, and he'd lost so much weight his cheekbones were more pronounced than she remembered.

His usually perfect hair was messy and unkempt, and there was stubble covering his jaw that looked like it had been growing for...