“And I am so proud of the person you’ve become. I always knew you could be such a bad ass, but to actually witness it takes my fucking breath away. You were right when you said thorns belong on a rose. You’re living proof. I love that you’re strong enough to fight for yourself. I hate that you have to be. If you give me the chance, I’ll be your safe space.” “You already are, Oliver.” And because she was sweet, loving Briar, she dropped to her knees with me, clutching on to my shoulders. “You’ve been my safe space since the day we met.”
