The fire had burned down to glowing red embers, and the cabin was filled with a deep, heavy silence. The only thing I could hear was the rain still hammering against the roof and the sound of Dax’s deep, steady breathing. He was still holding me on the rug, his large, scarred arms wrapped around me like iron bands. I felt small, protected, and completely ruined.But the silence didn't last. My stomach let out a loud growl, and Dax chuckled, the sound vibrating deep in his chest."I guess the adrenaline wore off," Dax whispered, his voice like gravel. "You’re hungry.""I haven't eaten since we ran from the city," I said, my voice sounding small.He stood up, standing tall and naked in the dark. The firelight made his muscles look like they were carved out of stone. He reached down, picked me up easily, and carried me toward the small kitchen area. He didn't put me down. He sat me right on the cold granite counter. The cold stone against my bare skin made me gasp, but Dax stayed right
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