“I’ll be your distraction, if that’s what you need. But I also want to be your peace. I want to be the thing that tethers you when you feel your world crumbling.” I rested my hand on his heart, feeling its wild beats. “Take what you need tonight, but I’m not going anywhere. I promise.” His eyes softened as he tucked away a lock of hair that whipped across my face in the wind. “All I need is you.”
