“There is no future without you in it.” “Hayden…” “You’re my life. That won’t change.” I twist my hands in my lap. “What if it does?” “You’re mine in life and death. There is no end when it comes to us.” “I don’t believe that.” He shrugs. “You don’t have to. I know it to be true. You’re looking for security in material things, so ask for what you want. Money, done. Abstinence, done. Only for a time anyway. A marriage certificate where you’d be my wife and therefore entitled to all my assets? Done. I’d marry you tonight if that’s what you wanted. Whatever it takes to get you to finally
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