My door burst open and Joshua stood in the doorway.
He was breathing heavily and his gaze scanned the room. He was dressed only in boxer shorts and his muscles were tense.
My breathing was heavy, I was still recovering from the horror I had just experienced in my nightmare.
"Mary." Joshua said.
Tears were streaming down my face and I was trembling.
I needed him close, so I held out my arms. Like a child reaching out to its parents. I was a little ashamed of my weakness, but at the moment I didn't care.
He was with me in a heartbeat. He was lying in my bed and had pulled me against his naked chest. I immediately relaxed and my breathing calmed down.
"What's going on? Mary talk to me."
"Nightmare."
I placed my hand on his chest directly over his heart.
Joshua stroked his hand o
