The warmth of Landon’s hand resting on her back felt good. As though it soothed an ache she hadn’t recognized before.
Fiona took a slow and deep breath.
“I know,” Fiona said softly, “it’s ridiculous. I have no reason to believe it… Other than Ashleigh’s insistence that he is still out there and will return.”
Landon moved closer. Only his hand on her back touched her, but she could feel herself relaxing as the strength of his presence surrounded her.
“But I do...” she continued. “I do believe it.”
Fiona lowered her head. Her heart ached, and her stomach was in knots. For so long, she tried to deny the hope that had taken root inside her heart. She had said again and again that Caleb was gone. That he was never coming back.
But had she ever really believed it?
