Tears well in my eyes all over again. “I don’t want to leave you.” His hand curls around my neck, drawing me into a kiss so intense I feel it everywhere. I fist his shirt, not wanting to let go because I’m afraid of what will happen if I do. My eyes flutter closed as he kisses a path to my ear and rasps, “I couldn’t save her, but I can save you.” Placing his hand on mine, he wretches the fabric from my grasp. “It’s time for you to go, Stray.”
