Theo's POV
I held Jax tightly in the small storage room, my arms wrapped around his waist. His scent filled my lungs, strong, warm, and comforting. Being this close to him always made my heart feel both full and heavy at the same time.
I pulled back just enough to look at his face. Jax had always been the braver one between us, but tonight I could see the same fear I felt reflected in his eyes.
"I'm really scared, Jax," I whispered honestly. "Not just about my family. I'm scared that one day this will blow up and I'll lose you. I don't know how to live without these secret moments anymore."
Jax gently stroked my cheek with his thumb. His touch was so soft it made my chest ache.
"You won't lose me," he said quietly. "I'm right here. I'm choosing you, Theo. Every single day I choose you, even when it's hard."
