Bared To You
I rested my chin on her shoulder and let out a long, slow breath.
“A penny for your thoughts, darling?” she murmured.
I couldn’t help but smile at her patience. “It’s a billion dollars for my thoughts, sweetheart,” I teased, attempting to lighten the mood, though my voice still carried a trace of concern.
Beth chuckled, lifting her hand to caress my cheek. The touch was tender, grounding me further. “Well, care to share your billion-dollar thoughts, then?” She turned in my arms, wrapping her other arm around my neck and looking up at me with those steady, compassionate eyes.