Letisha’s POV

A surprised laugh slipped from my lips. The awkward patting on my back paused…and then stopped entirely as he held onto my arms and gently pulled me away.

He watched me with such careful wariness, that another laugh bubbled in my throat, before spilling over. I laughed until my shoulders shook with its force, and my stomach ached. I doubled over, holding my stomach in an effort to calm down.

My comforting companion probably thought I was ...