Never

From what would have been the second book. A tender, but painful moment.

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“Why do you think I would do that?” he asked almost sounding angry.

“I don’t know.” I had closed my eyes in frustration and turned away from him.

He grabbed my shoulder, “Look at me.”

When I didn’t face him again he turned me forcefully.

“Nicole, look at me!” he was holding both of my shoulders away.

“I would never do that to you.” He spoke softly and I finally glanced up, his eyes then locking mine in place.

“Understand? Never.”

His eyes were unreadable. I bit my lip and turned away with water in my eyes.