The First Heartbeat

"I want you to know that I love you. I love you more every day that I get to spend with you. I am so grateful that the goddess gave you a chance to become the man that you are" she says. "I love you too, Lyra, but you're starting to freak me out a little bit." She smiles and reaches for the bag on the table. When she hands it to me, I take it from her even though all I want is to pull her into my