"I wouldn't have suggested it if I wasn't sure, mi amore." Raven held his gaze. Smiled slightly. "I want this as much as you do. We'll figure this out together."

"I love you," Ronan whispered, his voice small, trembling. It teetered against the large room, compressing until it became nothing but a ghost's orbit.

"I love you too, beautiful. The tie, loosen it and cover my eyes with it."

"Raven — "

"Right now, this is where you're most vulnerable. So let's even the playing field; leave me vulnerable, babes. We'll teach each other to trust each other when we're defenceless — I trust you Ronan."

And that was like...