All Chapters of Bound by blood and lies: Chapter 221

Eli's povThere are days when the world feels too loud, too fast — a constant rush of shadows and sounds. But not today.Today, everything is quiet.Not silent. Just… calm.I stood by the window of our estate’s upper lounge, Silas curled in my arms, his head resting gently against my chest. His tiny breaths puffed out in soft, even waves, little fingers wrapped around my shirt like he was afraid I’d disappear if he let go. My heart clenched. He didn’t know just how many times I had once wished to vanish — and how now, with him, vanishing wasn’t an option anymore.“Are you crying again?” Matteo’s voice floated in from behind, amused and just a bit accusatory. “You’ve become soft, amore.”I didn’t even turn. “And you’re just realizing this now?”He came to stand beside me, his hand brushing over Silas’ back, then settling at my waist. He sighed, soft and dramatic as always. “I miss the days when you glared at everything.”