Spellbound

KEANNE

For the first time in my life, it felt light. Most times when I wake up, it feels heavy. I wonder why I am here again, still doing this. I wonder why I haven't fallen eternally asleep, why I continue to live in my misery. But today, it's light.

Beneath me, it's incredibly soft, and I can feel softness in my hair, on my chest. I can feel the fingers regulating my heartbeat, my wolf so calmly asleep. He hadn't slept in so long.

He was always up, trying to protect us. From my father. From the world. From the countless women I have been with. But today, it was like I was completely safe.

I slowly moved, my eyes lifting. Cora was resting on the couch, her lips half parted, her hair falling in front of her face. Without compromising my position, I moved my hand to reach her face.

She was asleep, her breaths low, her lashes moving slowly to show that she wasn't that deep in.

Slowly, I moved her hair away from her face, then let my fingers gently cup the side. She didn't move in the f