Chapter 128

Dante

“Drop off done, boss.” I nod once, without taking my eyes off Jean. I trust they followed my orders to the T. My soldier leaves the room without another word, leaving me alone with the only person that matters.

I move closer to her, tucked in bed, sleeping peacefully as if nothing is wrong in the world. I wish I could provide peaceful nights like this for her forever.

It felt like hours, but when Jean stirs in her sleep before finally opening her eyes, the wait was worth it. Everything is worth it to see my angel safe and with me.

“D-Dante—” she softly calls but nothing else leaves her lips.

“I’m here, love. Drink,” I order softly, helping her sit up and drink a glass of water. “How do you feel?”

Jean sighs as she half-empties the glass, and hands it back to me before scooting down into a lying position again. She doesn’t speak yet sets her eyes on the ceiling wearing an expression I cannot decipher.

So, I wait.

I wait until she is ready.

If space is what she needs then I will g