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CHAPTER 87: Shattered Trust

Author: Hannahgold
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-27 11:36:07

DAVID

The sun pierced through the thin curtains, its brightness pulling me from restless sleep. My head throbbed slightly as the events of last night replayed in my mind. I glanced down at Bella, still nestled against me, her soft, even breaths brushing my chest. Her face, peaceful and serene, held none of the fear that had twisted it hours earlier.

The sight stirred something raw in me a deep, protective ache I couldn’t shake. Gently, I brushed a strand of hair from her cheek, my fingers lingering against her skin. She stirred slightly but didn’t wake.

Reluctantly, I slipped out from under her and reached for my clothes, scattered haphazardly across the floor. My shirt smelled faintly of sweat and the chaos of last night. I buttoned it quickly, then turned back to her. She looked so small and fragile, wrapped in the thin blanket, her lips slightly parted.

Carefully, I gathered her into my arms, the blanket cocooning her against the morning chill. She murmured something unintelligible
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