Examining my expression, he sweeps his thumb over my lips. “Don’t hide. When I said you were safe with me, I meant it.” “Okay, but only if you don’t hide from me.” He caresses my face a moment longer. “The difference is, you haven’t said I’m safe with you. Which is good, because we both know I’m not.” “So this total trust thing only works one way? From me to you?” His brows pull together. “Do you want me to trust you?” “Could you?”
