Promise For Me Novels & Stories

Not a greeting. A promise.

he says, and my legs close together at the dirty promise. Daddy promising me the very things I have been vying for hours. I can't wait.

a lifetime promise. "That sounds perfect to me."

[Promise? [That’s a promise!] I yelled at him, tears streaming down my face. [Wait for me then, love. I’ll deal with this fast.] Caden uttered and then attacked first, motivated by the promise I made to him.

Mario stood there like a victor, savoring the sight of his defeated opponent. But I met his gaze without fear, my eyes filled not with dread but with a quiet anticipation. I was waiting—waiting for the moment when the truth would come to light, to see whether Mario could still smile the way he did now. "Everyone here must have seen the recent reports on illegal experimentation and falsified data," I said. "First of all, I despise such acts. I strongly condemn anyone involved in them. Next, I'll give you an answer you'll find satisfactory."

Riley POV “Spar with me,” he says. At first, I think he’s joking. How could I take him seriously? I had only come to deliver food not to fight him. For a second, I just stare at him, waiting for the smirk to break into a laugh. It doesn’t. “What?” I ask, because surely I misunderstood. “I promise I’ll go easy on you.” His mouth curves, but there’s nothing warm about the expression. It’s the kind of smile meant for an audience.

What could I promise without lying? Finally, I wrote: *I can't promise to be perfect. I'm broken in ways that might never fully heal. But I promise to be honest. To fight for us. To never control you or manipulate you. To be your partner, not your owner. To build a life together on our terms. That's all I can offer. But I offer it completely.* Simple. True. Mine. Marcus showed me his: *I promise to protect you without controlling you. To love you without owning you. To stand beside you, not in front of you. To be patient with your healing. To never make you feel small. To build whatever kind of life you want. That's my vow.*

He will heal your wounds with his love and care. The future ahead of you is dangerous, my child, but always remember that with your “Promise Mate” beside you, both of you shall conquer your enemies. I don't know if you will remember this when you grow up, but never let what will happen today ruin your life, child. You have a bigger responsibility ahead. But you can never accomplish it without your “Promise Mate." The Oracle spoke gently to Theo, who kept nodding his head as if he understood what the old woman was saying

He'll regret taking my Venus from me. That's a Promise.

Burying my face in my arm, I closed my eyes and let the tears fall. “Let me help. Let me do something…please…” I shook my head. “Lo único que puedes hacer por mí es dejarme ir.” [The only thing you can do for me is to let me go.] His hand froze on my back, and I could feel it clench slightly. “No sé si puedo prometer eso.” [I don’t know if I can promise that.] Smiling and chuckling this time, I lifted my head up and looked back at the dancers twirling to the music.“No cumples las promesas de todos modos.” [You don’t keep promises anyways.]