“It’s been a very long time since I’ve kissed someone. And how could you possibly want to kiss me, little angel?” My soul shattered the moment he spoke those words. He’d been mistreated and alone for so long that he actually believed he wasn’t worthy of love or affection because of what he was. “What was it you said to me? Don’t ever let that make you feel like you aren’t worthy. Or that you’re less than.” I cupped his face with my hand, the heat of his body warming my palm. “You’re something precious. At least to me.”
