chapter 30

Sage We walk upstairs in silence, and I'm content to lean against his chest. The fear that used to haunt my every moment is gone, and I don't know if it will come back when this shock wears off, but I'm enjoying this moment of peace. Andrei flicks on the light and, still carrying me, turns on the shower. Our hearts are beating in sync. It's almost magical, and the calm it brings me is welcome. I relax completely against his body. He tenses against me, his eyes widening like he's shocked at my reaction, before he checks the water temperature and places me down on the sink basin. I wrap myself tighter around him, unwilling to let go. His hands run up my sides, ghosting over my ribs. "Sage," he whispers my name. "I turned the shower on for you. I'll leave so that you can use it." I shake my head and put my hand against his chest, running my fingers through his hair. He shudders against my touch, and I stare up at him. He's holding back, and for my sake. "You need to get undressed and show