CHAPTER 328. A NAUGHTY GIRL. I did what I had to do

There were literally dozens of witnesses who testified that they had seen Levi that night, and the officers had no choice but to dismiss the charges and let him go. He walked out into the night, feeling relieved and grateful for everyone’s help, thanking them personally before heading home.

He took a deep breath, letting the cool early morning air refresh him and clear all the fatigue from his mind. He started walking back home, strolling through the quiet streets of the small town.

He was just climbing the porch steps when the door swung open, and Noémi leaped into his arms, hugging him tightly. Her face was bathed in the soft glow of dawn, and all the usual hardness she displayed was gone. Levi found her more beautiful than ever and felt a wave of emotion wash over him.

Their mouths met in an urgent, needy kiss that gradually slowed down.

“Noémi,” he whispered. “I’m so sorry. I never meant to scare you like that.”

She looked into