Chapter 2-1. my caveman

IT was quiet between them for a while. Aiden's hand rubbed calming circles on her back. Marley breathed him in, held him close until she was certain that he was real. She rested her head on his chest over his heart, focusing on the steady beat. My heart is always with you. Aiden gently tilted up her chin, his blue eyes searching her face before he blew out a spearmint exhale, resting his forehead against hers and closing his eyes. "Do you have any idea how much I missed you?" Marley rested a hand on his cheek, smiling at him when he opened his eyes and nuzzled into her it lovingly. "Of course. About half as much as I missed you," she teased softly, but her voice wavered with intense emotion she couldn't hide. "Never." Aiden shook his head, holding her palm to his smiling mouth and pressing a kiss there, speaking against her skin. His lashes fluttered as he blinked up at her. "You know this last month just further sealed the deal, right?" Marley's