Setting Healthy Boundaries

Brett arrived Daisy's apartment just as dinner was coming out of the oven. He came with a garment bag in one hand and a laptop case in the other.

When Daisy first opened the door and saw him on the threshold, a shiver of unease slid through her. "Sunshine," he called quietly, and followed her back into the kitchen. "It smells delicious in here."

"Well, I hope you’re hungry, I made a tad bit of too much food." She replied, recalling how she channeled all that anger she felt as a result of her ruckus with Ugo into making dinner.

He dropped his stuff on the breakfast bar and approached her cautiously, his gaze searching her face as he neared. "I brought some things with me to stay the night, but I’ll go if you want. At any time, just tell me."

Daisy blew out her breath in a harsh rush, "I want you here."

"I want to be here." He paused beside her. "Can I hold you?" She turned into him and squeezed him hard.

"Please."

He pressed his cheek against hers and hugged her close. The embrace w