Chapter Three
WES
The bed dips and I’m pulled closely against Zeke, his movements are a little jerky.
“Hey.” I try to open my eyes, but I’m still mostly asleep.
“Hey.” Zeke’s voice is filled with tears and it wakes me up immediately.
I turn around, looking at the man I love. I reach up, running my thumb over his cheek, a cheek wet with tears. “What’s wrong?” I try to sound calming, but Zeke’s rarely this upset, it worries me.
He shakes his head, gasping, and more tears form.
“Hey, what’s going on?” I don’t want him to hurt, and he looks like he’s in pain, a lot of pain.
“I love you.” The words are barely audible, his voice squeaky.
“I love you too. You’re starting to worry me.” I slide my hand down, pulling him close, pulling him so his head is on my chest and I keep my arm around
