Maisie
In the dim glow of the bedroom, I stand by the window, staring out at the darkened landscape. Arlo is going on a mission tomorrow to hunt down my brother and father. A whirlwind of emotions churns inside me. What if something happens to him? What if I lose him before I even get to fully show how much he means to me? The thought alone makes my heart tighten.
I hear Arlo’s footsteps behind me, and before I can turn, his strong arms envelop me from behind. His lips brush against the sensitive skin of my neck, sending a shiver down my spine. The familiar warmth of his presence pushes away some of the chill that’s settled in my heart. His touch, protective and possessive, always has a way of grounding me.
"What's on your mind, Maisie?" he murmurs against my skin, his breath hot on my
