Elena woke up with an intense headache that made her feel like her head would soon explode into pieces. She couldn't even open her eyes as she was in so much pain so she just stayed still until the ache in her head subsided a little.
The moment her eyes fluttered open, her heart did a heavy jump. She was being held protectively by someone whose chest she wouldn't mistake for anything and whose scent smelled like heaven. Her body stiffened, afraid to move too much so he wouldn't disappear. Was her husband really there? At that moment? Holding her and not pushing her away?
Slowly, Elena moved closer even though Killian had already pushed her so close to his chest. Tears welled in her eyes after staying still for long minutes and realizing he was real and wasn't disappearing. Her husband was truly back! And this brought a smile to Elena's face as she placed a soft kiss on his hard chest.
