“Can I tell you a secret?” he whispered. “I’m not all that practiced at not being alone, either.” I giggled, but it wasn’t long before the panic took hold. “And what if we fail?” I asked. Marcus nuzzled my cheek with his nose and smiled. “Then I’m sure Amity will pick us up and put us back together.” I laughed, and Marcus grinned. “Can I take that as a yes?” I choked through the tears and nodded. His soft lips traced my cheek on their way to my mouth. And then Marcus kissed the tears away.
