##Chapter 79: Cassidy

Book Two: Don't Leave

It's the deep timbre of Luke's voice that finally punctures the anxiety spiraling through me.

"Hey," he squeezes my hand again, "are you all right?" His fingers rise to stroke softly over my cheek. "Cassidy, look at me."

He must see the fear and panic rising within my wide eyes, because he slowly tugs me into his arms. I squeeze my eyes tightly shut and rest my head against the solid strength of his chest.

And then ...