Chapter 126: Temptation Pt. 2

“Valene!” I rushed to her and took her hand into mine.

She did not budge but the tears freely streamed like mini waterfalls down the link of her flushed cheeks.

“Vale, mimar…listen to me, snap out of it. You…are not alone. I’m here. Come back to me…I am here.”

Her panicked breathing began to come in slower paces and her shaking frame became more steadied. Then slowly her eyes began to return to their beautiful flaming brown-yellow hue.

“Are you alright?”

She couldn’t seem to answer but the continuous onslaught of tears was a clear indication that she was not.

Without another word Vale jumped into my arms and wept, arms wrapped tightly around my neck. I embraced her with no hesitation and I must confess that it felt right.

“I’m here, love,” I cooed softly in her ear.

We were settled there for what felt like eternity and still that was not long enough for me. There was something..complete about having this young woman in my arms; being her source of comfort was worth something without