Josh didn’t say a word, but he laid down next to her, bringing her against him, her back against his chest and his palm resting on her stomach. There, in his arms, Avery could finally relax slowly and breathe a little easier. Her own personal haven. “Better?” he asked. He buried his head in the hollow of her neck, breathing her in like she was the one soothing him, which was a ridiculous thought. “Perfect,” she whispered and finally let herself drift off to sleep.
Aww
