His gaze held mine so long it felt as if he would never release it. And something deep inside me did not want him to.

“His arms held me like a vice, and I wondered if he would crush the life from me…”

“I don't know how it happened. Through the din of the crowd, I heard this tiny s…”

“Cade grabbed my hand and pressed it against his chest. "You are right here fore…”

“His smile reappeared. It was not large or extraordinary, but it was one I would…”