Serena swallowed and then she looked down, his words had rang loud and clear in her ears. It was hard, but he had accepted that. Not only that, he had practically said his life was hers.
Her throat bobbed as she tried to hold back the swell rising inside her. A warm tear slipped down her cheek before she could stop it, catching on her hand as she raised it to her face. Her breath stuttered as she pressed her fingers to her eyes.
Then, gently, she felt Darius' hand wrap around her wrist. He eased her hand away from her face and gave her a small, quiet smile. Without a word, he tugged her towards him and tucked her into his chest.
Serena did not mind his hairs tickling her face. She loved listening to his heart beat at a steady pace. She closed her eyes briefly and let her hot tears drop onto his chest.
