Amelia PoV
I smiled and rubbed Vadim's hand as he hugged me from behind. His warmth and strength grounded me, pulling me away from the dark thoughts that threatened to consume me. It was moments like this that reminded me of the life we were building together, one that was vastly different from the legacy of fear and chaos our parents had created.
"Thank you, Vadim," I whispered, leaning back into his embrace. "I needed that."
He tightened his grip slightly, and I could feel his heartbeat against my back. "No need. I'm your knight and husband, after all," Vadim said, his voice warm and reassuring. I could feel the sincerity in his words, and it made my heart swell. In a world filled with uncertainty, he was my constant, the anchor that kept me grounded.
