A R I A N AI was sitting on the floor, my head in my hands, when the bedroom door opened I looked up, expecting Esmeralda with more food or a guard.But it was Dante.I bolted up to my feet, my heart jumping he was here he finally came.He stood by the door, just looking at me his face was hard to read, he did not look angry anymore. He just looked... tired. And sad.I did not think I just ran to him throwing my arms around his neck and buried my face in his chest."I am so sorry," I cried, my words muffled against his shirt. "I am so sorry, Dante I never meant to say those words I was scared and hurt and stupid please forgive me." Part of me felt like I was apologizing cause I meant it but another part of me knew it was only out of desperation to save my son, I needed to act well.For a second, he did not move he just stood there, stiff.Then, I felt his arms slowly wrap around me they held me tight as he let out a long, shaky breath."I know," he said, his voice rough. "I know
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