The Warmth of His Home

VALERIE

Roman moved closer and pulled me into his arms, wrapping me in a warm hug that pressed his body against mine, his arms tight around my back, his chin resting on top of my head. He held me like that for a long moment, not letting go, and I felt something loosen in my chest, something I had been holding tight without realizing it.

I asked myself why my heart was pounding so violently. I