C53 Chapter 53

Bastian's pov

I woke up to the feeling of soft, warm skin pressed against mine. The first thing I registered was her scent, a mix of lavender and something uniquely her. It was a scent I had grown addicted to, something that kept me anchored, even in the chaos we found ourselves in.

Melia shifted beside me, her delicate fingers tracing patterns across my chest. Her touch was light