Chapter 13 Comfort And Tension With Rhys

• "Easy," he said softly as he neared her, his voice like warm velvet. He sat next to her, and his presence made her feel peaceful and safe.
• Elara instinctively pulled back, her heart still racing with fear. Rhys's gaze become softer. "It's okay," he replied in a calming voice, reaching out to touch her forehead softly. His touch was warm and comforting, but there was something else in his eyes—an intensity she didn't get.
• He mumbled, "You're burning up," and his hand stayed there longer than it should have.