Cassie turned to face him fully, her heart pounding against her ribs like a wild drum. The scent of old paper and wood surrounded them, wrapping them in a cocoon of memory and hope.
“You’re asking me to take a huge risk,” she whispered, her voice trembling.
“I know,” Damon said, stepping closer until there was barely any space between them. “But you’re worth it. We’re worth it.”
Cassie closed her eyes, breathing him in. Everything about this felt reckless, dangerous but also right. Like the universe had spent years pulling them apart only to slam them back together in the most chaotic way.
“I don’t want to lose you again,” she admitted.
“You won’t.”
Slowly, she opened her eyes. Damon’s gaze locked onto hers with a fierce determination that sent shivers down her spine. He cupped her f
