“You’re okay,” he whispered, kissing her cheek. “I’ve got you. I’m here.”Then, his gaze lifted to Mirella and Ariana, who had both been watching in respectful silence.“Thank you for handling the situation,” he said calmly.Mirella gave a single nod, a soft smile tugging at her lips.“I’ll take her to her room,” he added, already turning.The women nodded and watched as Levi carried Kaliyah out of the kitchen, her arms still looped tightly around his neck, her body pressed into his, and her scent…still dangerously rich in the air.Levi carried Kaliyah in his arms, straight to their room. He held her close, his grip was protective. When they got to the door, he pushed it open and stepped inside. Then, carefully, he laid her on the plush bed.But the moment her back touched the sheets, Kaliyah reached for him again, wrapping her hands around his shoulders.“Please, don’t… don’t leave. Hold me.”Levi clenched his teeth, breathing in her scent. He understood she wasn’t just asking for co
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