CHAPTER SIXTY-EIGHT

He almost broke me before and as I lean against Gavin's shoulder and let him lead me into the penthouse, I pray that I'm strong enough to handle the idea of seeing that man again.

"Baby, are you hungry? I can make us some lunch and you can go lay down for a while."

His hands settle on the sides of my face as he tilts my eyes up to his with one finger under my chin.

I lean into his warmth, needing the support in my frazzled state. My legs feel like jelly and the fear is still dully shaking within my body.

"Will you lay down with me? We can eat in a few hours." My voice is shaky and I know he can hear it. His eyes are soft and loving as he takes my hand, lifts it to his lips and wraps his arm around my waist.

"Of course”

Once Gavin lays me down on the bed, my head is rested on two pillows and the comforter beneath me, he wraps both his arms around me and pulls me into his warm body. His warmth is welcome and calming.

I close my eyes and focus on breathing in and out as my body succumb