CHAPTER 37: Safe and assured

  Levi's POV

  The moment I saw tears well up in her eyes, I knew that I had to do something. I need to console her, assure her that it was in the past and that she's a strong woman.

  'That's very considerate of you, Levi. Go ahead. Do it.' Lincoln prompts me in my head. I awkwardly try to position my hands around her waist before she notices my arms hovering over her.

  Just before she could realize what I was trying to do, I tug the sweet woman into my arms. She releases this sweet sound of subtle surprise. It's a cute little squeak, that resembles a surprised little mouse.

  "I know you need this. You need my shoulder, isn't it?" I ask in a gentle tone.