Chapter 136: A Christmas Plea
Eira stirred as the warmth surrounded her.
She didn't open her eyes, but she felt it—arms around her, strong but careful, lifting her as if she weighed nothing.
The familiar scent of expensive cologne mixed with the faint smell of pine and snow.
It was him.
She relaxed, her hand instinctively moved to rest on her belly, feeling the faint reassurance of the life growing inside her.
For the first time in weeks, she let her guard down.
Her head fell softly against his chest, and she drifted off into a deep sleep.
Callian carried her carefully, shielding her from the cold as he walked through the falling snow.
His car waited nearby, sleek and warm as always, ready to take her somewhere safe.
Somewhere peaceful…their old home…
It was easy for Callian to kick Vanesa out of there, all he needed to do was to give her a bigger place to stay and more money.
