He turns his head aside. His lips tense slightly. Such a stubborn girl.

"You want to return to the nightmares? Return to the empty bed?"

Leaning back from her slightly, his hand slid hers to his shoulder. So very warm.

"It is just once. There is no crime, no sin. You do not even have to say yes, just put your arm around me. Let yourself be warm... Let your loneliness be broken, have peace and healing. You will be safe. A sleep without dreams... Is that alone not worth it?"

(A Sin For Him)