the beast eternal obsession
"He called me a monster. He’s the only family I have left from my old life, and he looks at me like I’m a stranger. Like I’m the enemy."
Leon didn't try to interrupt or offer empty words. Instead, he just held me tighter, his large, powerful arms wrapping around me like an unbreakable shield against the world. He rocked me gently, pressing soft, lingering kisses into my hair and along my temple.
"Shh, let it out, kitten. I've got you," he murmured, his deep, gravelly voice a soothing, steady anchor in the middle of my storm. He reached up, his thumb gently wiping away the tears streaming down my cheeks, grounding me."He doesn't hate you, Amelia," Leon whispered, his heart beating a fierce, s