Chapter 121

Arya

My heart freezes inside my chest for a whole moment. I stare at the doorway and blink repeatedly, not wanting to believe exactly what I'm seeing.

It's Levi. It's really him.

I don't know why, but it felt like I would never see him again when I blacked out. I was worried that he was hurt trying to protect me. I didn't know how the fight between him and Connor went on exactly. I was scared that he would be gone.

And now seeing him walking closer to me just feels like a dream.

I want to smile but my face feels too stiff. He looks at me and his whole face lights up.

"You're awake," he whispers, approaching my bed. "You're finally awake."

"I am," is the only thing I manage to say.

Levi makes a move to step forward and hug me, but he stops and looks at Arthur. He just steps back then and nods politely at him.

Arthur frowns, though. "What's wrong? You saved her life. I think you deserve a hug."

Levi chuckles, along with everyone. "I just want to make sure that the mate agrees. I don't w