“I thought I did something wrong.” My heart flexes. “God, no. I’m sorry if it sounded that way.” Aeris could never do anything wrong. Ever. “I want you to feel like you can tell me anything, okay? I’m here for you. Whatever you need. I’m not planning on going anywhere,” I whisper, moving my hand to caress her cheek, wiping away the leftover water lingering beneath her eye.
