Chapter 5

I can't tell how long I've been out, but as I slowly open my tired eyes, I find myself confused, unsure of my surroundings. My temples pound relentlessly, so I instinctively raise a hand to press against my forehead.

"Hey, you're awake," Cristian's gentle voice calls from the doorway. H

Chapter 6

Cristian's touch was gentle, almost reverent, as he slowly slipped the ring onto my finger before pulling me into his arms with fierce determination. It felt as though he was merging me into his very being, making me an inseparable part of his world.

After finishing our scrambled eggs,

Chapter 7

Cristian soon arranged for a professional therapist to assist me. With the therapist's guidance and Cristian's steadfast support, the nightmares that once tormented me began to dissipate. Those previously overwhelming emotions I had about the past now seemed easier to handle.

That morni