Chapter 31

Esme's POV

"You really have no idea what I've been through these past few days. I felt so guilty for not being able to protect you. I may seem impenetrable but I have feelings as well and I've suffered enough loss to make me numb but whenever you're in danger, I experience emotions that I can't control, fear, anxiety and confusion.

You died back in the field, outside of the destroyed cottage and do you know what you said to me just before you died? You told me you loved me and it made me realize something, the reason why I can't stand seeing you in pain or even the thought of your death, and it's because I care about you deeply." He said and I held his hand, it felt so warm and comforting.

I reached for his face and ran my fingers over the stubble on his cheeks, wanting nothing more than to kiss him.

He touched my hand on his face, holding it in his.

"It took me almost dying twice for you to realize that." I blurted and he sighed exasperatedly.

"The point is, you might annoy me most o