Chapter 45 Chap Forty-four

• I lay restless in bed, my thoughts racing as Damon slept peacefully beside me. The night was late, yet my mind fixated on the book I had found in the library. I couldn’t stop worrying about it, but I reassured myself that I had hidden it well. No one would discover it unless they were actively searching.
• I glanced at Damon, whose arms were wrapped around me in a warm embrace. His face was nuzzled against my neck, his breath steady and comforting. We were both naked beneath the thick blanket, a lingering reminder of his insatiable desire earlier in the library. My cheeks flushed at the memory.
• Sighing softly, I gazed at his serene and handsome face. I promise, Damon, I vowed silently, I’ll uncover the traitor in this palace. You just focus on finding Jules—I’ll handle the rest. Leaning in, I pressed a gentle kiss to his lips. Even in his sleep, he instinctively responded, chasing my kiss. I couldn’t help but smile, shaking my head at his unconscious affection.