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reason.”
    “Say whatever you want to make yourself feel better.”
    He pulled her closer to his chest. “I love you with my whole heart, seahorse.”
    “I love you too.”
    Coen moved on top of her then pulled her hips toward him.
    “We don’t have to do this,” she said automatically.
    He pressed his face close to hers. “Life is too short not to enjoy it. And I’m married to the most amazing girl in the world, my other half. I’m not taking it for granted. I will make love to you every night. It was one of my vows.”
    She grabbed his face and kissed him. “If you insist.”
    He smiled at her. “I know you get grouchy without it.”
    “You’re a million times worse.”
    “It looks like we are dependent on one another.”
    “It seems that way.”

    4
    The anger Sydney had for Coen had disappeared. As far as she was concerned, it was just a fight and needed to stay in the past. After the day he had, she decided to drop it. Hopefully, he wouldn’t bring it up again. Sydney was determined to finish her research and graduate on time. There were days when she hardly got any sleep and barely ate, but it was a necessity. And she loved what she did. That made it a lot more bearable.
    When she and Coen walked to the cafeteria together, Sydney glanced at him. He seemed better today. He hadn’t mentioned his sister or his family. Everything seemed to be normal again. Sydney was still observant of his actions. She could read him better than anyone. “Everyone says they are here for you if you need them.”
    He turned to her. “You told them?” The anger was evident in his eyes. “We don’t have to tell our friends every little thing.”
    “I didn’t,” she said quickly. “I just told them we were having some family problems. I had to explain why you weren’t at school.”
    Coen breathed a sigh of relief.
    “I’ll always keep your secrets, Coen.”
    “I know.” He squeezed her hand. “It’s too hard for me to talk about it. I just want to keep it to myself.”
    “I understand that better than anyone.”
    He nodded. “I know you do.”
    When they came into the cafeteria, their friends were already sitting there. Sydney still wasn’t used to not having Nancy around every day. But she was happy for her friend. Because of Thatcher, she was becoming more and more popular. It seemed like they traveled as much as they stayed home. Sydney missed her best friend.
    Henry studied Coen’s face when they sat down. “I hope everything is okay.”
    Coen nodded. “Everything is fine.”
    Derek looked at Coen. “I fed your wife yesterday.”
    Coen smiled. “Thanks.”
    He winked.
    “Even though I’m perfectly capable of feeding myself,” Sydney argued.
    “If I didn’t bring you lunch every day, you would nibble on a piece of celery,” Coen snapped.
    Sydney glared at him.
    “I’ll get us something,” Coen said as he walked off.
    Henry caught the tension. “He’s still angry about that fight?”
    Sydney wasn’t sure. “I don’t know. I think he was half serious, half teasing me.”
    Ren finished her sandwich. “You hardly eat. I don’t get how you do it.”
    Henry stared at her affectionately. “She isn’t a garbage disposal like you.”
    She rolled her eyes. “I like food. What’s the big deal?”
    “It’s not a big deal,” Henry said. “It’s really cute.”
    Ren smiled. “That’s better.”
    “Coen is just looking out for you,” Derek said. “Don’t be mad about it.”
    Paola wrapped her arm through his. “If Derek wasn’t so amazing in bed, I’d be livid with him all the time. He forced me to move in with him because he thought my apartment wasn’t safe. As soon as we got together, he was psychotic and controlling.”
    Derek narrowed his eyes. “I’m just looking after you, baby.”
    “Well, living in a bad neighborhood and my diet are two different things,” Sydney said.
    “You are so argumentative,” Henry said. “Just tell him to back off.”
    “I did,” she said.