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Caden eventually hopped out, drying off before slipping into his sweats and hoodie.
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Emily lingered in the shower a bit more, mentally pointing out every one of her appearance flaws
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He walked back to the bedroom, flopping down on the bed.
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She sighed, drying off and getting dressed before walking into the bedroom and snuggling against him
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Caden curled around her, holding her close.
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"I love you" she whispered
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"I love you too," Caden murmured, pecking her cheek.
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She gave him a small smile and snuggled into him. "My safe place" she muttered, drifting off
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Caden about teared up at her words, knowing how she was fearful of him but now she was calling him her safe place.
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Caden about teared up at her words, knowing how she was fearful of him but now she was calling him her safe place.
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