Chapter 8. Thank You for Today

Elsie's POV

The heat from his chest eluded a warmth that made me very comfortable. When was the last time someone held me like this? Like I mattered and I was the center of existence.

In a fit to prolong the ecstatic feeling, I leaned closer and shifted my weight into it. The relief I felt with that single act made me relax and my tears stopped flowing.

He felt so strong and capable. Wait, He? Albie? Oh no. I quickly pulled back, stepping out of his hold and looking at anywhere but his face.

Gosh Elsie! How could you let that happen? This was such a sloppy act, how could I have let myself slip up that much and make this so awkward?

"I- I'm sorry, I apologize for the outburst of emotions, that was quite dramatic of me."

"I'm glad you are okay."

For some reason, it was not as weird as I thought it would be, when I looked at his eyes, it was filled with understanding and patience. I was expecting to see a judg