“Do you love me?” she asked. She held her breath. She’d never asked him to say it, hadn’t thought she even wanted him to. But in case something did happen to her up there, she at least felt it was important to understand what she was leaving behind. He didn’t hesitate. “More than anyone in this galaxy.” Eyes open, she took in all she felt: Fear. Surprise. Hope. Fear. Suspicion. Worry. Wonder. Fear. Her fault. She wanted to whimper.

