CHAPTER 23

I finally blink, pools of tears filling my eyes.
"What if something did happen to me?" I whisper, my breath shaking unevenly. He looks at me sternly, never once blinking. His eyes are full of honesty, raw and real.
"You're not ready to tell me yet and that's okay."
A single tear escapes, sliding down my cheek. His eyes soften and he slowly places his cup down, standing up and walking towards me. I don't realise I'm shaking until he sits directly beside me, pulling me into his...