Chapter 124

• Zuriel cradled me in his arms and placed a lingering kiss on my head. My heart swelled, and tears welled in my eyes. I wanted more, so much more from him. However, he said that he would never love me. I needed to accept that, but it was so hard. Not when one minute he was hot and cold another
• " Would you like a drink?" he asks.
• " No," I answer. I'm very calm in his arms. I don't want to leave. We stay like this a while longer. My stomach growls, and gently, he puts me to sit on the leather seat.