With her parents’ permission, Erik takes her to his room where they can talk or just spend some time together. Her mom agrees that it will do her good to spend some time alone with him.
He puts her down on the bed, and his bedding smells like him. His hot body slides in behind her, and she curls up while he envelops her. He leaves soft kisses on her temple and behind her ear, making her skin burst out in goosebumps.
She feels for his magic and instinctively connects with him in a way she never imagined possible. He energizes her body, mind, and soul without even trying. Falling asleep in his arms is like sleeping on a cloud, high above the sky. Safe.
***
“We must never let anything hurt her.” Lykos looks at her when Erik tucks a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
“She is strong, Ly
