I’m not asking for anything beyond your company in sleep. Just let me rest with the sound of your heartbeat beside mine.
You don't have to speak. Words fade, she whispered. I know that better than anyone. Words are forgotten; they are regretted.Unnecessary. I know.
Betia kissed my forehead. I won't leave unless you ask me to. I- Her lips touched mine chastely. The future will come. I will be there, if you want me.
Betia laughed a little, shaking her head. She leaned forward and kissed my cheek as she grabbed my hands and pulled me to my feet. Her brown eyes glittered with a devil-may-care recklessness that warm...