Despite himself, he smirked as pride bloomed in his chest. She’d noticed he’d maintained control, even when he desperately wanted to unleash himself. “And here you are, wrapping me in a blanket and feeding me fancy chocolates and you just…” She swallowed roughly. “You care. You care more than anyone I’ve ever been with. And it makes me fucking livid.” Understanding settled over him, and Silas watched her with a steady gaze. “You deserved more than what they gave you, love,” he murmured. “I’m sorry you were never treated like the treasure you are.” Tear droplets clung to her bottom lashes like
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