"You're brooding," David said softly. He took steps towards my desk.
"Ellis, we -" I bit my tongue hard after that name escaped escaped my lips. David stopped in his tracks, his eyes were ferocious.
"Ellis?" he scoffed, crossing his arms against my chest. I went to him instantly, holding his arms.
"I'm sorry," I apologized for calling him Ellis. David was heaving.
"I was thinking about him because of the kids, and his name left my lips," I was rumbling my words now. I inhaled and said sincerely.
"I'm so sorry, babe," I said, kissing his lips to soothe him. He didn't kiss me back. He pulled away from me.
"I understand," he said quietly. He was hurt. We stayed silent for a few minutes.
David raised his fingers, caressed my jaw softly, and kissed my forehead. He
