“I believe in you, Andre,” I whisper, the fear taking over, and his hands on my hips tighten. “I believe you and I’m terrified, and I need you to know if you’re lying, this will break me in a way I’ll never come back from. I’m giving you everything. Please,” I whisper, my face in his neck as well because I can’t bear to look at him. “Please take care of me.”