“You don’t have to pull away anymore. I won’t hurt you. I’ll never hurt you, Lore.” He kissed her lips and nuzzled into her hair. “I’ve been lost for as long as I’ve been alive. It wasn’t until I met you that I realized where I was meant to be.” “And where is that?” “At your side. You’re my guiding star, and I’ve been lost at sea.” He pulled back until he could see her. “Everything that I cherish dwells in your eyes. You’re all I need. All I want.”
