I step forward and kiss the tip of his cold nose. “Thank you.” “For what?” “For coming after me when I probably don’t deserve it. The things I said …” “I know you didn’t mean them. Well, I thought you did at first, but then Dad told me how your parents died, and I put it together.” “I’m sorry.” I’ve never been more sorry in all my life. And that’s saying something because I’ve fucked up countless times. “I know that too,” Kole says softly. “How?” “Because you’re not this big tough no emotions guy. I’ve known that from the first night I met you and you were freaking out over your missing little
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