Chapter 86 The Northern Waters
- Hazel’s POV
- I was drifting in that warm, heavy place between sleep and waking when I felt it—cold fingers gently brushing across my cheek.
- The touch was soft, almost careful, like someone afraid I might break. My first sleepy thought was Nicholas. He had stayed by my side all night. Maybe he was checking if I was still breathing. A small smile tugged at my lips even before I opened my eyes.