"Alright," Echo agreed as she waited for him to settled down on the bed so she could adjust to his position, snuggling as close as possible, enjoying the warmth and contact he provided. She had a momentary feeling of elation as he laid next to her, thrilled by how well they fit together even though she had filled out somewhat. She idly wondered if their curling up together like this would change after she gave birth, but dismissed the upsetting thought as she let her arm settle over his.
"Thirty days, huh?" Glancing back over her shoulder at him making no attempt to hide her fear, she gripped his hand tightly. He may not realize it, but his continued presence was the only thing keeping her sane.