"What's wrong?" he asked her softly, concerned.
What happened?
"Can I sleep here tonight?" she paused for a moment before speaking.
The power was out, and the thunderstorm outside was too loud for her to fall asleep.
She didn't know why, but there was an inexplicable fear inside her...
But now, as she held him and felt the warmth emanating from him, creating a sense of safety, her heart magically settled down, no longer afraid, but filled with complete security.
At this moment, she suddenly resigned herself...
No matter what happens in this life, she realized she could never leave this man.
...
As her voice fell, a look of astonishment flashed across the man's stern face.
"Afraid?" he frowned slightly, asking her softly.
She didn't deny it, but gently nodded her head.
Just then, a clap of thunder suddenly sounded... Summer Shawcross's body tensed, and the hands holding his waist tightened a bit.
