Chapter 37

• Maliyla's POV
• Hector's words tugged at my heartstrings. I felt a mix of joy and vulnerability as Hector's words resonated deeply within me. Each syllable seemed to unravel the walls I had built around my heart, leaving me exposed yet strangely comforted by his presence. Tears filled my eyes, but they weren't tears of sadness; instead, they were tears of joy. As it turned out, Hector's words were precisely what I needed to hear. When I reached for the napkin, Hector got up and walked over to me, wiping my tears as he lifted my face. Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes while leaning into his touch. When I felt his lips pressed against mine, he placed a gentle kiss on my lips. I needed more than a soft kiss. My heart desired him. My aching heart longed to be enveloped in his arms and held by him. The mere thought sent chills up and down my spine. As Hector's low growl filled the room, I opened my eyes.
• "Rendi difficile controllare la bestia, quando pensi queste cose," whispered Hector after kissing me on the cheek.