Just when he was about to settle in for the night, Bella turned to face him, her eyes half-open and searching his in the dim light. She reached for his hand, her fingers brushing against his in a gentle but deliberate motion.
“I know this is all so new,” she whispered, her voice barely a breath. “But… I feel safe with you. Like I can breathe again.”
Her words wrapped around his heart, and he gently pulled her closer, his arm wrapping around her in a comforting embrace.
“You’re safe here, Bella. With me, with my family, in this pack. No one will ever hurt you again,” he murmured, his voice low and full of promise.
Bella’s hand rested lightly on his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath her fingers. She smiled softly, her eyes growing heavy as she nestled closer. For the f
