CHAPTER 113: Pillow Talk

Desiree's POV

I guess I can say I’m happy.

With Caspian by my side, my head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat slowly returning to normal, I agree I’m the luckiest woman right now. We’re tangled together under the sheets, skin against skin, like we’ve finally found our way back to each other after being lost for so long.

I feel a sense of calm, the kind of peace that comes only after a storm. It was hell fighting with him, the days and nights of not talking, of feeling completely alone even when he was right there next to me. But now, lying here with him, I feel like we’re healing, like we’re finally putting the pieces back together.

Caspian’s hand slides down to hold mine, his fingers tracing gentle circles on my skin.

“I’ve missed this. Missed you,” he says, his breath brushing against my forehead. “Not just the physical stuff… but everything. Talking, laughing, just… being with you.”

My heart tightens at his words. I turn my head to look up at him, finding his eyes open, his