There was a soft touch around his waist, and Charlee Ford's hand pulled William Bryan's white shirt around his waist and moved two steps closer to him.

William Bryan's body suddenly stiffened.

He breathed quietly, trying to break his hand around his waist, but he didn't want Charlee Ford to think he was going to push himself away and pull it tighter.

"Just for a moment, don't push me away." Charlee Ford's voice sounded pitiful.

William Bryan sighed and finally ...