Luna "I can't love you when I am so scared of you," I confessed, my heart pounding in my chest, torn between attraction and fear. "Don't love me then; just let me love you," Andrew replied, his eyes full of sincerity and understanding. "I'll be patient and earn your trust, one day at a time." He took my hand in his, a gentle smile playing on his lips as he planted a soft kiss on my knuckles. "I'll show you that my love is worth the risk," he whispered, his voice filled with determination and hope. "Andrew..." I whispered, feeling a glimmer of hope and warmth in my heart at his words. Maybe, just maybe, I could let myself believe in love again. "Shh," he whispered, pulling me into a comforting embrace. "No need to rush; we have all the time in the world." His presence felt like a safe h

