ElaraI gasped, trying to say something, but the words completely died in my throat. Right before my eyes, his left eye blinked twice. When he opened it again, the dark green was completely gone, replaced by a glowing, molten shade of gold.My heart stopped dead in my chest. Maverick was fully awake.I braced myself, expecting him to pin me to the door or growl. Instead, the tense line of his shoulders completely melted and a huge, goofy smile broke across his face, completely transforming his usual terrifying expression. Before I could even think, his massive arms wrapped around my waist, lifting me a few inches off the floor as he hauled me tightly against his broad chest. He buried his face right into the crook of my neck, nuzzling me like a giant puppy and inhaling deeply.“I missed you so much, my sweet!” he rumbled. It was still Damon's deep baritone, but the tone was entirely different—warm, energetic, and filled with pure affection. He swayed me side to side in a giant bear hu
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