~The Withch’s Rumor~

EIRA

“I’m fine.”

He searched my face. “You don’t have to be.”

I wanted to argue, but instead I just leaned into his touch. He kissed me gently. There was no need for words. The world outside could fall apart, but here, right now, we were whole.

When he finally pulled back, he rested his forehead against mine. “Whatever comes next, we face it together.”

“Always,” I whispered.

The knock at the door broke the silence and Ivy’s voice came through. ...