Arella’s POV
I let Zane hold me, for what felt like an eternity. And still, it didn’t feel like it was long enough. Holding him again felt like a miracle I didn’t know I deserved. Relief washed over me, a wave so strong it nearly knocked me off my feet. Suddenly all the terrifying scenarios of losing him ran rampant in my mind and I held him tighter. Hell, images I hadn’t let myself linger on until now flashed in my mind, raw and unbidden. I could barely breathe thinking about him hurt, let alone--- No!
I couldn't go there!
The thought of never seeing him again was so painful it frightened me. I’d never felt this strongly about anyone before – most certainly not about any of my previous boyfriends and not in this short time.
Fuck, this s**t was intense!
"Are you sure you’re alright?"
