Broken Promise
“You will. Just be patient. Sometimes love isn’t about fixing everything at once. Sometimes it’s about being there, quietly, until the other person is ready to open up.”
Ali leaned into him, grateful for his presence. “You always know what to say to make me feel better.”
He chuckled, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face. “That’s my job, isn’t it? To make you smile, to protect you… to love you.”
Ali felt a sudden pang in her chest, sharper than before. She tried to ignore it, thinking it was just nerves, but the pain spread quickly, making her gasp. Vaughn immediately noticed.
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