Chapter 106

Stefan didn’t let go of her immediately, when he finally eased back, his hand stayed on her waist.

His eyes were on her.... soft but intense. Then, without a word, he leaned in and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Gentle. Reassuring. Like a promise. A promise to always protect from people like her dad who only sees her as a tool.

Mia closed her eyes. Letting the sensation of the kiss evolve her.

Then Stefan looked down at her... at the small, faint scars now exposed where her shirt had ridden up slightly. His fingers brushed over them gently, then without saying a word, he leaned down...