Hunter’s P.O.V. (Continued)
I gently moved both our bodies into lying position on the bed. Now I was lying on my back while Beth’s head was on my chest. I was at peace right now. I didn’t know why it was like this, but Beth was important for me to keep both my mind and my heart calm. “I love you,” she whispered after some time in a sleepy tone, making my heart skip a beat. My grip on her arm tightened immediately. “I love you too, love,” I replied to her in an affectionate tone. “And I am sorry too,” I apologized to her for hurting her. She moved her head on my chest and put her chin on my chest. She slowly opened her eyes.
“I am okay… really,” she tried to assure me again. I kissed her forehead and cupped her face with another hand. “I know that you are okay, love… but I am not. Hurting
