Cover Story

by Rachel Lacey

“No one is one hundred percent safe. That’s not real life. We take our lives in our hands every time we leave the house. I mean, my dad was just out for a walk when a falling tree branch nearly killed him. Hell, this is America. We risk being shot literally everywhere we go.”

“My love for you is unconditional, Natalie. Whatever happens next, we face it together.”

in. I fell in love with you just the way you are, Nat, and while I’d like to help you deal with your trauma for your own benefit, I love you unconditionally regardless.” “Are you sure?” Natalie asked, her voice tremulous. “I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life.”