Chapter 259

• I instruct as I close the distance between us. He accepts my embrace as I pull him into me again. There’s one test that I’ve never done with him as I’ve respected his sensitivity towards his back being touched but today I’m using that sensitivity to break him down in the hopes that he’ll be better able to handle leaving. It could also lead him into a complete breakdown requiring me to place him on a mental health hold but I’m taking my chances.
• “What are you going to do to me?” He asks as he struggles to lay his head on my shoulder.
• “I’m going to touch your back.” I explain as I guide his head down and pet the back of his head.