This was something deeper. A connection she understood and knew well.
This was her land, her secret, her place of private thoughts and dreams. She was used to being alone with it. It was natural to her to feel that way. This was the place she coveted, secreted away. But now, with his intense, all-consuming presence next to her she was surprised to discover she didn’t mind sharing. It was good to share this with him. In fact, more than just good.
He didn’t demand, but was simply as still and as calm as she was. Accepting.
It was…comforting, having him beside her, content in the face of such awesome beauty. It was appealing in a way that she’d never experienced. She secretly studied his profile and it occurred to her that this was the first time she’d seen him completely relaxed. He’d ope
