His eyes met hers, vulnerability filling his expression. “Everyone gave me away. No one kept me.” Her heart stuttered, squeezed. “I’ll keep you,” she whispered, the words that had spilled from her lips making her feel shy suddenly. She looked down. He nudged her chin up with his hand, so her eyes met his once more. “Promise?” he asked. She nodded, their gazes holding. And she knew she would. No matter what the future held.
