
🦕 Darius raised a shaky hand to her face, like he was desperate to hold onto something slipping away. "Oh, stop being so stoic, Darius. Go on... SHOUT, SCREAM, SAY SOMETHING!" she cried, her voice ragged with pain and aching need. His voice broke, raw and trembling, as he whispered, "You're as beautiful as the day I lost you." 🦕All Rights Reserved