Darkbound Mate
But in this moment, I can’t help but feel like he’s telling the truth.
A lump rises in my throat, and I bite down hard on my trembling lip to keep the tears at bay. Slowly, tentatively, I step forward, wrapping my arms around his waist. My head finds its place against his chest, the steady rhythm of his heartbeat grounding me in a way words never could.
I hold on tightly, silently willing myself not to cry and ruin my makeup. The last thing I want is for him to see how broken I feel. “Can I just… enjoy today?” I whisper, my voice fragile, like glass. “I’ll face everything else tomorrow. Please.”
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