BELLE

Sweet relief from the pain that I had dealt with for the past several days came crashing into my body, and I let out a sob.

Grayson wrapped his arms tightly around my middle and then shifted them to beneath my butt so he could lift me.

I wrapped my legs around his waist and clung to him for what felt like dear life.

“I’m so sorry,” he whispered into my hair. “God, I’m so sorry.”

I nodded my head to show that I understood, and pressed myself closer to him.

“I’m sorry too,” I whispered into his neck.

He squeezed me gently. No more words were needed.

We...