Untouchable

CASSIA

The descent was long and quiet, the jet cutting through the darkness toward the tiny landing strip on the island. Dante stayed wrapped around me, his heat a constant reminder of the bridge I had crossed. Every time the plane hit a pocket of turbulence, he didn't tighten his grip out of fear; he did it out of possession.

As the wheels finally touched the tarmac with a dull thud, the reality