He offered me more than love. He offered me security, a home, a safe haven. Love was no longer the right word for what I felt for him. It wasn’t even close, but it was all I had. So, I flooded our bond with what I couldn’t say, sharing with him the overwhelming feelings and all that he had given me tonight. His arms closed around me, and as I fell asleep, basking in our connection, I heard him whisper, “I love you, too.”
