Chapter 48

Harper

I walked into my room and saw that Elias, or War, was lying on the bed. He looked up and smiled at me as I walked in.

“Hello sweetness,” he said as he sat up. “Where have you been?” I forced a smile on my face.

“I was just catching Drake up with what happened,” I said. “You know with your sister.” I watched his face, but there was no falter of his smile.

“Ah yes,” he said. “My apologies for that mess. If I had known what I know now, I would never have left you alone.” He walked over to me and reached out to pull me into an embrace. I flinched away without realising. A hurt look crossed his face, and I widened my smile.

“I’m a mess,” I said. “And covered in blood. Let me get a shower and I will be right out.” I went to walk past him and he grabbed me by the waist and pulled me against him. I felt a purr in his body as he pushed himself against my back.

“Maybe I could join you in the shower,” he said. I tried not to pull away as he started kissing my neck. The kisses sent shi