Silvia Davis POV
Never in my entire life has anyone found me beautiful. Victoria made sure I wore a mask all the time, hiding my true self from the world. But here I am now, with his fingers gently tracing my scars, and him calling me beautiful. It's an overwhelming feeling, one that I never thought I'd experience.
Strangely, the pain from these fresh cuts doesn't feel scary or painful anymore. His eyes, his words, they all make me believe that even at my worst, I have someone who cares for me deeply.
As he trails his fingers over these ugly marks on my body, I can't help but be amazed at how he treats me like a delicate glass doll, even when there's anger in his eyes. Alex makes me feel special, like no one else does.
His soft kisses on my collarbone make their way down, caressing th
