Eric's Song

Looking at Angélique, her teary eyes begging for forgiveness, Dmitry couldn’t help but soften. She’d hurt him with her words, but then he’d hurt her too. Both of them had aimed below the belt, too angry to pull their punches. Lately it seemed as if all they did was argue, and yet neither of them could let go, still too in love with each other to walk away for good.

“Come here,” Dmitry whispered, holding Angélique tightly when she closed the distance. “I forgive you. Shhh, it’s okay, we’ll be okay,” he said while rocking her gently as she sobbed.