CLAIRE The cool wind against my skin makes me shiver, and I am thankful that Erik's arms are around me. I'm not the daring type of girl, but with Erik, I feel so confident that I feel like I can do anything. That includes having s*x in the woods. When Erik was telling me his story, all I wanted to do was to embrace him and take all of his pain away. It was so horrible that it's no wonder he's had a hard time opening up to anyone, even to his parents. I'm glad that finally, there are no more secrets between us, but at the same time, I feel sad and angry to learn what those people did to the man I love. Erik seems to hesitate for a moment, but after staring into each other's eyes, he probably realizes that I'm willing to give him anything. I am his, and he is mine. We need each to surv

