The Spark

“That’s very noble of you, but I don’t think it was the exertion as much as something else.”

Donovan’s brows drew together. “What, then?”

“I felt safe.”

I watched as he swallowed what I’d said. I felt safe. Something so simple, yet it meant everything to me.

Donovan closed the gap between us and brushed a lock of hair behind my ear. “I want to give you the world, but you just gave it to me by saying that, Red.”