THE NIGHTMARE

Chapter 85

When I shrieked like a little girl and felt Ivan's powerful arms sweep me off my feet from behind, Valerian began to laugh.I felt like I could burst open with so much joy when he let out his laugh, which began as a deep rumble in his throat.Ivan threw me to Hunter, who tossed me into the air and gave me to the three brothers.Ivan took my hands in his, temporarily closed his eyes, and used his mind powers to undo my bracelets when the last one put me down.After Rafael had taken me, I took my first real breath and felt a surge of power push back into my chest.I could feel their intense joy deep within me because they were all so thrilled to see me.I had never felt safer, and there were many familiar faces all around me.

I observed a darkening of his expression as Valerian looked past me.He gave me a nod and extended his right hand toward me.I strolled over to him, grasped his hand, and covered his palms with mine on one or the other side.As we began to walk back in the direction of Rafa