Emma moved her hands over the top of Merlin's, content to just look into his captivating eyes. She wasn't the type of woman who believed in such platitudes or intimacies. Merlin, however, made her feel safe and cared for, not making a big deal about her shortcomings.

"I thought that was my line?" She teased, going up on her tiptoes to whisper in his ear. "I love you," Emma whispered and pulled back to look up at him. "I need you to know before I lost you again."