Ava
Blaze pulled me onto the couch and settled me on his lap.
I loved it too.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and just let him hold me.
After everything that happened in Venezuela, I needed time.
I needed him.
Blaze rubbed my back as I rested my head on his shoulder.
Something I desperately needed.
I closed my eyes, listening to his heartbeat.
Steady.
Strong.
Alive.
My arms tightened around him.
“Darlin?”
“Just hold me.”
His arms tightened immediately.
“Wasn't planning on letting your ass go.”
I smiled against his neck.
I didn't know how long we sat there.
I didn't care.
For once, nobody needed me.
Nobody was screaming for medical attention.
Nobody was trapped beneath concrete.
Nobody was dying in front of me.
I could just sit here.
Be held.
Be Ava.
A knock sou
