Riley had no idea where he had found thecourage to do all this with Brigid without feeling like he was going way too fast but now that her head was resting against his shoulder, his fingers tangled in her long hair, stroking it gently. "I'm sorry.." he whispered, quietly sad that he had nearly spoiled something so incredible with her. He should have been more careful, he tought.
Kissing the top of her head he simply held her, his free hand caressing her back soothingly. He was tempted to mirror her statement and tell her he needed her, and it was true in a way. It was definitely true while he was holding her like that, smelling so good and feeling even better.