He stands, pulling me to my feet, not sparing my nudity even a glance before wrapping me in his arms. He holds me so tight it hurts, especially by my ribs, where Monroe said there was certainly a fracture, but physical pain means nothing. Not when you’ve experienced the emotional pain I’ve been through. And right now, in this moment, with his arms around me, is healing me. “You’ll never go back there, you hear me? Not even to check on your mom.” “Okay.” I had already resolved myself to this the night before, but having him impose the rule takes away the remorse I felt for deciding it. “Let’s
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