Chapter 222

Chapter 222: Chapter 222

Jacob’s Perspective

The campfire crackled, its strength fading until only deep red embers remained, breathing softly in the darkness. Celena had curled up beside the dying fire and fallen asleep. Moonlight washed over her face, tracing impossibly soft lines. Her long lashes cast faint shadows on her cheeks, and a few strands of brown hair clung to her slightly parted lips. God, she was so beautiful it made my heart ache. I wished I could stay right here, like this, shielding her from all the storms and trouble forever.

...