Chapter 85

• Chapter 85: Letters from Her Father
• The aftermath settles around them like silk, soft and enveloping. Luca's breathing gradually slows from the ragged rhythm of release to something deeper, more controlled. He gathers Lena into his arms with infinite care, pulling her against his chest as he settles back into the leather chair that has become their sanctuary.
• She melts into him, boneless and pliant, her skin still flushed with the heat of what they've shared. The contrast between his earlier intensity and this gentle tenderness makes her heart ache in the most beautiful way. His massive frame dwarfs her, making her feel protected and cherished in the circle of his arms.