I think, sometimes, we're supposed to experience pain in order to make us change.” I gnawed on my lip, keeping my eyes fixated on that ring of light, blurred at the edges. “I just wish it didn't hurt so fucking bad.” Her palm covered mine. I didn't take her hand or wrap my fingers around hers, but feeling her touch was enough to help me breathe. “I know. But if it didn't hurt, could you say you ever loved him at all?”
