He didn't need to say anything more. His loyalty and steadfastness in staying by her side had said a great deal. If it hadn't been for him with her, she wouldn't have survived on her own. Having him with her had kept her sane and opened her heart again.

It was their time together that gave her reason to hope. Otherwise, she might not have dared to risk this again.

She followed his urging, giving a small whimper as she felt him beneath her.