chapter 26(2)

Andrei leads me upstairs, and I hesitate at the top of the step, not liking Jonah being so far away. “I will put the alarm on,” Andrei says, walking back down the steps and fiddling with the digital panel. He also checks the door and then wanders off, returning a few seconds later, and climbing the stairs. “House is secure, windows are locked, no one is getting to him,” Andrei says, and I chew my lip, still hesitant. It feels surreal to have him back. I couldn’t live with losing him again. Andrei turns me around when I don’t move and nudges me toward the bedroom. I robotically hop in bed, and Andrei strips out of his clothes and puts on some boxer shorts, climbing in beside me. His arms wrap around me as he buries his face in my hair. “You never answered me,” Andrei whispers into my hair. “I am fine. I forgot about it until you said something. I was worried about Jonah and you,” I answer him honestly. “Hmm, not that memorable.” He laughs. “No, I didn’t mean that. I was just worried.” “