Chapter 80 Connecting

• Blake POV
• I’m still trying to wrap my head around what happened. She’s surrendered before, sure, but it was always on her terms, with that defiant spark still alive in her eyes. But today was different, like she’d finally let herself fall all the way. And now, I’m feeling something I can’t quite shake, something somewhere between awe and… an ache to hold her close.
• As much as I wanted to take care of everything with her aftercare, to be the one she leaned on, it’s not just about me anymore; there are three of us now. And that complicates things, especially the aftercare. We all felt it, that strange hesitation, the unspoken question hanging in the air about how we’d handle this together. So, I took the practical route—I offered to get her clothes, a small task, but one that gave us some direction. Once she’s done showering, I’ll make sure she’s dressed comfortably and cared for properly, with no detail overlooked.