“All you should feel, or that I hope you feel right now, is safe,” I murmur, “worshipped and beautiful. I want to give that to you and so much fucking more.” I press my forehead gently into hers. “What’s happening here, what’s happening between us, started pure and remains pure.” I stroke her cheek with my thumb. “It happened gradually and naturally. Neither of us forced this. Just . . . wait for me. I can’t be here for you while I’m gone, but I’ll come right back to you.”
