Shen rolled into bed next to Lina, immediately circling her waist with his arms.
A moment of peace engulfed them both. It felt right. Lina felt safe. Nobody could touch them here.
As much as she simply wanted to enjoy the moment, she knew their tranquility wouldn't last if she didn't talk to Shen about what happened.
Lina knew he wouldn't ask her that night. He cared too much for her, the pressure she went through and the exhaustion.
But it was her turn to make the move. She should be the one to take the first step, and meet him halfway.
Still wrapped in his arms, her face was buried in his strong chest. She loved the smell of him. It relaxed her.
"Darling..."
She was mumbling, and he couldn't make out what she was saying. Shen pushed himself back slightly to look at her face and hear her better.
"Today...when you found me..."
She began to explain, but her stopped her.
