It was so lovely and pleasant to be so close, to have him touch her and know that they were safe.
"I have cried all I want, darling, and now, I only wish to be with you, and have you hold me." She lay her head against his chest to hear his heart beating and stroked her fingers over his shirt front.
"There is so much to plan for and do, and I wish to have you near me for as much of it as I can."