Clarity returned. She vaguely remembered Gavin assisting her off the harness, removing the ropes he had placed upon her and the burn in her muscles easing from being stretched. As she squirmed, thick arms tightened around her. “Don’t move.” Cradled in his arms, she released a long sigh of contentment and sank into him, waiting out the moment. Giving herself time to gain her thoughts again. He held her tight and said nothing. As the moment passed, something swelled inside her. Something she’d never felt before. Rightness. Tears filled her eyes, but it seemed silly to cry in front of him so she tried to stop them with a deep sniff. Gavin forced her to look at him. “Don’t be ashamed of your emotions. I expect you to have that reaction.” “You do?” Her voice sounded shaky, even to her. A small smile lifted the corner of his mouth. “I would.” He rubbed her arms, easing her sore muscles. Josie tried to gain understanding of what had happened, but her mind was void. Only completion lived within her.
