Rae’s POVMy legs gave out and Killian caught me before I could hit the floor—strong arms banding around my waist, pulling me back against his chest in one smooth motion. He didn’t say anything at first. Just held me there on the landing, my back to his front, his chin resting on the top of my head. I could feel the steady rise and fall of his breathing against my spine, the warmth of him seeping through my sweater, chasing away the chill that had settled in my bones since we’d sat down at that table.I didn’t realize I was shaking until he tightened his hold.“Hey,” he murmured, lips brushing my hair. “Breathe with me, angel. In… out… slow.”I tried. In through my nose—shaky, uneven. Out through my mouth—ragged. His hand slid up to cover my heart, palm flat and warm over the frantic thudding.“You’re safe,” he said quietly. “Right here. With me. He can’t touch us up here.”“But he can touch her,” I whispered, voice cracking. “Mom. Every day. Every morning. Every time she smiles at
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