Something about being that close to him all the time made my bones feel weak.

I was stunned into silence, the way I always was when he touched the sky places of my heart.

I looked at his face, unsure of how many more of his smiles I'd have.

He must love you very much,' Gavril said once I had my footing.
I couldn't look at him. 'What makes you say that?' Gavril sighed. 'I've known Maxon since he was a child. He's never stood up to his father like that.

The Angeles air was quiet, and for a while I laid still, listening to the sound of Maxon breathing.

Need someone to talk to? I could tug my ear right now.