Chapter 49: Empty Grave

Liliana’s POV

I awake from a deep slumber to soft morning hues that break through the curtains, and immediately, a sense of deja vu hits me.

This reminds me of my twenty-first birthday, the day I woke up in Landon’s arms.

Only this time, he sits by the bed that I lie on.

Confusion grips me momentarily until I remember what happened last night. My surroundings come into focus, and I find myself covered in the pleasing embrace of Landon’s warm blanket. His scent fills my senses and I dare a peek at the man who had mated me.

Landon – he sits by the window in an armchair, completely absorbed in the light on his phone. He is wearing a crisp white polo shirt and khaki pants. The morning sun illuminates him like a golden halo and as much as I hate to admit it, I cannot help but marvel at the sight of his rugged charm. His features are sculpted, e