As I spoke, Christopher’s finger suddenly twitched slightly, and I jumped in shock. Thinking he was about to wake up, I ducked to the side and fell silent. After awhile, he continued lying still.

 

He always needed to hug something when he went to sleep as if it made him feel safer. The moment I laid down once more, he reached out and hugged me. He even nuzzled into my neck before falling still once again with an arm around my waist and one hand in mine.

 

I nestled my head into his chest, and the sound of his firm, strong heartbeat nearly sent tears to my eyes once again. All I wanted was to stay in the embrace of this man; I never wanted to let go.

sun was moving and as our shadows stretched along with it, I knew they were always entwined no matter how

I could at least protect this little bit of happiness. Once I left, I could always keep

the thought of walking away from him. Perhaps Christopher and I

murmuring in his drug-induced sleep, “Eve, don’t go. Please don’t go. Don’t leave

left, my tears cascaded down like a waterfall, and I could barely hold back my wails. I was sobbing his name even

 

terrified that I would change my mind if I

my luggage was packed and prepared by her, and since I was

hurt again. I started to grow nauseous and even retched slightly,

 

anything the whole day. There’s

Ms. Tanner?” Jenny passed me a handkerchief to wipe my mouth with as she looked

don’t want us

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