It wasn't easy to have a physical connection with so much on the mind, which is why Vex tried to take every thought via a blowjob or two. But alas, during the afterglow those dark thoughts began to creep back up into his head. How he wished he could bury his face against Mark's neck and never have to open his eyes again.

"I got a feeling I'm not going to get any sleep either. Normally, that'd be a sexy idea." But he didn't have to say it outloud: There would probably be nothing sexy about it. As flippant as Vex wanted to be, he couldn't with Mark. This was serious. This was it.

His fingers curled against his chest as he inhaled deeply, taking in his scent. "I don't think I'd be able to do this without you, love."