This was not the first time that Arwen had felt like that. Aiden's warm and caring gestures always made her feel safe and comfortable, to the point where it felt as though they had known each other forever.
Otherwise, why would a man whom you met just months ago treat her as if the world owes her an eternity, and he was simply helping to pay the debt?
"You care for me more than anyone ever has," she said softly, her voice filled with uncertainty as she tried to make sense of her feelings. She didn't want him to misunderstand her. "Not just once, but every day. Why?"
Aiden stared into her eyes, his expression unreadable. But he could tell that she could feel the weight of unspoken truths. He could read the desperation behind her curiosity —desperation to find the missing piece of the puzzle.
