Her brow furrowed again and she pushed up so she could see his eyes. So serious and intent. On her. Watching her every reaction.
"What is it, Ash?" she asked. "What is it you think is going to hurt me?"
He sighed. "Don't know if it will or not, but it could. If you don't understand it from the start. I just don't want you blindsided. If you're prepared and you know everything, then it doesn't have the power to catch you off guard."
She reached up to touch his jaw, running her fingertips over the slight stubble. He hadn't shaved this morning, and the dark blond formed a shadow on his jaw.
"Then tell me. I'll understand."
He caught her hand and kissed it, pressing his mouth into her palm.
