Chapter 178

She felt the pressure of him, his chest rising and falling against ear. For a second the room felt too small, as if her breath belonged to him now. He rested his cheek on the crown of her head and whispered, almost to himself, “I’m sorry.” The words were low, slow an apology that came out of habit more than honesty. He knew he’d gone too far tonight. When he lost control, his sharp edges showed, and he couldn’t think straight. She’d just come from the hospital; she shouldn’t have been forced into anything. A hot sting of tears gathered at the corner of Lily’s eyes. She swallowed hard and blinked them back. She would not let them fall. Not here, not now. She’d learned to keep everything inside because outward weakness only fed the things she hated about herself and about him. It was unbearably uncomfortable to sleep pressed against him. She shifted, trying to wriggle free, to turn so her back faced him. Her shoulder bumped awkwardly against his arm. David growled softly and tightened hi