Leaning forward, he rests his forehead against mine. “I should walk away and leave you right now,” he growls out, his grip tightening painfully. “But I can’t, Lilly, I can’t leave the only light to have ever come into my life. I’m not strong enough, and I’m too selfish to deny myself.” His words set a fire inside me, my heart racing at what he’s saying. “So don’t leave, Ash,” I whisper back.
