Edge of the Cliff

"Do you actually love me?" I asked. I knew it sounded a little ridiculous—even pathetic—but if I didn't ask, I'd just keep muddling through in confusion.

"I don't know," Alistair said, his voice low. "I don't know what it really means to love someone. But I do know that when I'm with you, I'm happy, I'm at ease. You're interesting, full of life, and you bring out a passion for living in me."

"Alis