Chapter 543

  Can reduce big tough Carreros to tears.

  Arrick does the same, wipes his face and clears his throat, then starts wiping my face with fingertips, pandering to me once more, guiding me back to his circle of proximity and litters my skin with small kisses as he goes. He seems completely lost and focusing on tasks and touching, while he pulls himself together.

  “You okay, Kiddo?” Jake frowns at me and I nod, feeling surreal, like I’m no longer awake or here, and I guess it’s shock catching up on me.