“It means I’m trying to be what you need. To not be a coward. To live…the way I am now.” He swallowed hard, his hazel eyes finding mine, holding my gaze for a few brief seconds. I knew he saw nothing, my heart ached to see him looking at me, even for just a moment. “You deserve more than what’s left of me.” I shook my head. “There’s so much…” “Not yet, but I’m trying. I’m so sorry I hurt you tonight. Or ever. You’re the light in my darkness, Charlotte. You are…”
