My heart flooded with warmth as I covered her with her blankets. “I’m getting up, Angel.” She reached up and took my hand before I could straighten. “Stay.” I wanted to. I really, truly wanted to. But it wasn’t the logical thing to do. It could be rather disastrous if she ever guessed how I felt about her. “Why do you want me to stay?” I asked before I could stop myself. She smiled as she began falling back asleep. “Love you…” My heart stalled, then began pounding furiously.
