Chapter 76: Awakening Desires
Lily’s eyes fluttered open, her vision adjusting to the dim morning light filtering through the curtains. A moment of confusion washed over her until she registered the warmth pressed against her back.
Her breath caught in her throat.
Zayn was sleeping beside her, his arm draped possessively over her waist. Their bodies fit together perfectly, like puzzle pieces. Unlike before, Lily felt safe in Zayn’s arms. She had never felt that way with anyone else before.
Lily began to remember what happened before she lost consciousness. Zayn was carrying her despite his own injuries. She recalled how he’d declared to the pack that she was his Luna. That if they dared cut her, they would have to cut him too.
Lily turned her head slightly, studying his sleeping face. Without the hardened expression he usually wore, he looked younger, almost peaceful. A strand of dark hair had fallen across his forehead. Without thinking, she reached out, her fingers hovering inches from his face.
Her hand trembled as she gently brushed the hair away, her fingertips grazing his cheek. The contact sent a jolt through her body.
Zayn stirred. His piercing blue eyes found hers, momentarily clouded with sleep, before sharpening with recognition.
Panicked, Lily jerked away. She winced, remembering her healing wound, as she attempted to scramble out of bed. She shouldn’t have tried to touch him.
“Don’t,” Zayn’s voice was rough with sleep as his arms tightened around her waist, pulling her back. “Stay.”
Lily froze, her heart hammering in her chest as Zayn leaned down a little. He nuzzled her hair, inhaling deeply.