Chapter 1308

Willow was starting to find that Zayn had more than just an irritating personality. His palms were warm, and she felt instantly better as he rubbed them against her cold stomach. The excruciating ache eventually faded, replaced by a comforting warmth. Willow knew that they weren't close at all, so she shouldn't let her guard down around him, much less be alone in the same room with him for so long. Yet, for some odd reason, being held by him in this manner made her feel strangely secure. It was as if she had leaned into someone's arms the same way countless times before. She wasn't willing to let go of that feeling. A wave of fatigue washed over her, and before she knew it, Willow had fallen into a deep sleep in Zayn's embrace. Zayn saw that she was asleep. He knew he should leave, but his heart felt empty at the thought of letting her go. Ultimately, he couldn't bring himself to release her or create any distance between them. In the two years since Willow had passed, Zayn had st