“Forever?” “Forever,” I responded. “Good, because you’re mine, and I’ll be yours for as long as the universe gives us. Because even if I lose you—” His voice hitched and he took a slow, deep breath. “Because even if I lose you, it will have been worth it. Our love is worth it. You are worth it.” He caressed my arm until his hand wrapped around mine. His lips brushed my palm and bit down.
