Morning arrived slowly, almost cautiously, as though the world itself was afraid to disturb what rested within the stone walls of the keep.Soft sunlight spilled through the tall windows of Seraphina’s chamber, warming the furs and brushing her skin with gentle light. The air carried the faint scent of pine and earth, clean and grounding. For the first time in a long while, there were no horns sounding, no hurried footsteps echoing in the corridor, no tension pressing against her chest before she even opened her eyes.She breathed in deeply.Peace.When she stirred, she became aware of warmth beside her—solid, steady, unmistakably alive. Darius lay next to her, awake, propped on one elbow, watching her as though she were something rare and fragile, something he feared might vanish if he blinked too long.She smiled before she even fully opened her eyes.“You’re staring,” she murmured.“I know,” he replied quietly. There was no humor in his voice, only sincerity. His fingers lifted, br
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2026-01-22 อ่านเพิ่มเติม