Malachi hugged her back tightly. His eyes closed, he just enjoyed how she felt in his arms. She felt safe, secure. He knew last night had been hard for her and didn't know how to convey it without overstepping unsaid boundaries.
He continued to grin when he pulled back slightly to look at her. "Evie likes them too?" he teased, "But no. I just... they are my favorite." He shrugged slightly. "Always have been."