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Chapter 17

Author: Aleatha Romig
last update publish date: 2025-06-27 00:14:19
Charli

When I didn't speak or move, Nox demanded, "Come here. We didn't do much talking last night. We have rules to discuss."

Rules. I rolled my eyes.

He was right. We hadn't talked last night, not really. Walking to my side of the bed, I climbed in. With my robe still on, I mirrored Nox's stance,
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