Chapter 196

*LORENZO* Standing, I pull her into my arms, and she comes willingly, putting her hands on my chest. I fold her against my body and hold her. And I don’t know if I’m comforting her or myself. The thought of her having no one, the thought of her being alone in the world is horrifying. I bury my face in her fragrant hair, grateful that she’s here. With me. “I’m sorry that you’ve gone through so much shit,” I murmur. Looking up at me, she brushes her index finger over my lips. “That is a bad word.” “It is. It’s a bad word for a bad situation. But you’re not alone anymore. I’ve got you.” Leaning down, I brush my lips against hers and it’s like a spark to dry kindling, my body comes alive. It takes my breath away. She closes her eyes and tilts her head back, offering her mouth to me. I cannot resist. In the background, RY X is still singing in his husky, melancholy falsetto about only falling in love. It’s soulful. And rousing. And relevant. “Dance with me.” My voice is hoarse. Danica gasps