It was different this time-more intense, more desperate. Every touch, every kiss, every movement felt like a lifeline, pulling her out of the darkness she had been drowning in.
Her cries filled the room as they moved together, their bodies perfectly in sync. She clung to him, her heart racing as he whispered her name over and over.
When they finally collapsed together, their bodies slick with sweat and their breathing uneven, she felt a sense of peace she hadn't known in days.
Dave brushed her hair back from her face, his lips pressing gentle kisses to her forehead. "I love you," he said again, his voice soft but firm.
Tears welled in her eyes as she looked up at him. For the first time in days, the weight on her chest felt lighter. She didn't know if she could forgive him completely, but in that moment, she realized she couldn't let him go.
"I love you too," she whispered, her voice breaking.
