“I’m tired, and my back hurts, but I’m definitely all right.” Her eyes flutter closed. “I’m wonderful, in fact. As long as I have you.”
“Then you’ll always be wonderful, little bird. Because I’m never leaving your side.” I pull her to my chest as she quickly falls asleep, her body sated and her mind at ease.
I stroke her back and gaze at her in wonder. She’s all I ever wanted. My love. My life.
My everything.