Chapter 81

Maximus

I was startled by Sarina's sudden scream and quickly jumped out of bed. When I looked at her, she was crying in her sleep. I tried to wake her because of the fear so evident on her face.

"My wife..." I called to her softly while gently tapping her to wake up, but she didn't respond.

"Noooo... Maximusss..." she cried long and loud before her eyes opened, and she sat up. When she saw me, she quickly embraced me, and I did the same. I didn't stop comforting her until her breathing became even.

"My wife," I called her, but she didn't respond. "My wife," I repeated, but there was still no reply. I looked at her and saw that she had fallen asleep again. I took a deep breath before gently laying her back on the bed. With my fingers, I wiped away the remaining tears still trailing down her cheeks.

I couldn't sleep after that and just watched her. She was so happy before we went to bed last night, and now this? Was it just a dream? Or was it something related to what happened between he