Chapter 12

The knock on the door sent me into a dizzying array of fear. I knew Dr. Right was coming, but when she announced her arrival, it sent me straight into Dax's chest. His robust arms enfolded me, hugging me tightly, reassuring me. With a soft kiss to the temple, he attempted to separate, but I wouldn't let go. I needed to be close to him like rain needed clouds. Without one the other didn't exist, and without space between us, no one could hurt me.

"Kitten, I need to answer the door."

I stayed firmly planted, unwilling to let go. Dax tried to pry me from him, but when he made zero progress, he murmured something I couldn't hear just before he hefted me into his arms. I quickly moved my grasp from his middle to his neck, tucking myself into his frame.

Nuzzling into his shoulder, I whispered, "I'm sorry, Dax."

The doorbell rang again, but he stopped to try to look at me. Unable to find my eyes, he spoke into my hair with his lips touching my scalp. The warmth of his words tickle