I was breathless, talking as fast as I could. I was afraid if I stopped talking, even for a second, I'd start sobbing again.Whoa, there. Fang smiled and reached up, tracing a hand down the side of my face, winding strands of my hair around his fingers. Stop talking and let me just tell you how great it is to wake up staring at your face. Okay?
In this excerpt from Nevermore by James Patterson, the narrator is overwhelmed with emotion, speaking rapidly out of fear of breaking down into tears if they pause. Their anxiety and vulnerability are palpable as they struggle to contain their feelings, highlighting a moment of intense personal truth.
Fang notices the narrator's distress and gently reassures them with a warm, intimate gesture. He tells them how much he enjoys waking up and seeing their face, offering comfort and connection in a tender moment of closeness.
