“You are the breath in my chest, the reason for every changing beat of my heart.” I nudged my nose against hers, my own heart swelling. “I love you, too.” “This is not merely love, Colvin.” “Then please,” I taunted. “Do tell me what it is.” But she didn’t smile as I’d intended. Claiming each side of my face, she pulled my forehead to hers. “It’s life or death. My existence is tied to yours, which is a very dangerous thing indeed, husband.”
