I fell back against the couch cushions, exhaustion and satisfaction mingling in every muscle of my body. The heat hadn't fully subsided, but the edge had been taken off—at least temporarily. Around me, my bonds moved with a synchronized attentiveness that made my heart swell.
Silas handed me a glass of water, his fingers lingering against mine. "Small sips," he instructed gently. "You're still dehydrated."
Ronan sat beside me, a protective warmth against my side. He'd barely left my space since we'd returned to my apartment, as if afraid I might collapse again. His hand rested on my knee, thumb tracing idle patterns that sent pleasant shivers up my spine.
"You doing okay?" he asked, his voice low and concerned.
I nodded, leaning into him. "Better than okay. Just... overwhelmed."