“Stay with me.” It was a plea, and I couldn’t deny her. “I’m with you.” “Good.” Her thumbs stroked my face. “You went away.” Memories. They were the greatest gift and the worst nightmare. “I’m here now.” I couldn’t let myself go back to those places, not when my hold on myself was tenuous. “Stay.” “I’m not going anywhere.” I leaned forward and pressed a kiss to Addie’s forehead.
