Chapter 56

Chloe's POV

Waking up the next morning after seeing Alaric again, I felt love surrounding me. As I opened my eyes I can see him sleeping in the chair next to my bed.

'He hasn't left us since we got here, I could feel him the entire time'

'I know, his emotions woke me up, feeling what he was feeling, so overwhelmed with love, anxiety, hope, confusion, all of it. I'm so happy we made it, I was scared there for a bit'

'It took everything in us, but now we are finally healing, we will be okay Clo'

I nodded my head while reaching out to run my fingers through his hair, I didn't want to wake him, I'm sure he's exhausted but I want to see his eyes, I want to feel his touch again.

He stirred at my touch, slowly lifting his eyes opening his big beautiful eyes, "Chloe, are you okay?"

"I'm better than ever" I cupped his face with my hand as he leaned into it "I missed your touch" he looked back at me, a smile spread across his face as he stood up then climbed into the bed with me, wrapping his