“Macey?” Julius stirred, pulling her closer as he propped himself on his elbow. He was surprised to see tears seeping from her eyes. “Did I say something wrong?”
Macey shook her head, unable to formulate the words she wanted to say. Instead, she mumbled, “Just hold me, please?”
His embrace tightened, pulling her into his chest as he kissed her forehead and whispered, “As you wish.”
Macey relaxed in his arms, “You remember my favorite movie.”
“Of course I did. I remember everything about you.”
She didn’t know how long she laid there, but eventually she realized they had to get up for the kids soon. When she decided to move, she found she couldn’t. It seemed every part of her protested, making it difficult to breathe.
“What’s wrong?” Julius sensed her discomfort.
“I…can’t mo
