It was strangely calming, as if the world outside had disappeared, leaving only the two of them in their shared moment of vulnerability. She had fought so hard to keep him at arm's length, yet in his embrace, she felt a sense of peace that she hadn't allowed herself to feel in so long.
Ava didn't reply immediately, but she shifted slightly, her face nuzzling into the crook of his neck. His scent, familiar and comforting, filled her senses.
Cameron leaned down, brushing a gentle kiss against her forehead. "I'm not perfect, Ava. I've made mistakes, but I love you. I always have, and I always will."
