“Forgive me, Leora.”
She flew off the sleepdisk, throwing herself in his direction, unable to see but knowing he’d catch her.
He did.
She wrapped her legs around his waist, arms banding around his neck. He returned the embrace, pulling her tightly against his warm body, one arm hooked under her bottom, the other around her back. He twisted, rocking her from side to side.
“I’m sorry,” he murmured into her hair. “I shouldn’t have left you. I will never leave you like that again.”
“Seke.” Her voice choked with emotion. “I’m sorry I pushed you. I shouldn’t—”
“Shh. Don’t apologize. You did nothing wrong. I alone am to blame.”
“No. Stop shouldering the galaxy.” In the dark, she sought his face and laid her palm against his smooth cheek. “I will share your burdens.”
Seke went still. “I be
