Her wide eyes settle, and her head lifts just a bit. It’s a mix between a brave face and relief, and that, right there, is why I agreed to all the bullshit that’s no doubt coming my way. Because that girl is the same girl who used to feel safe when she was with me just because it was me. That girl is still in there, and that means I’ve still got a chance to find that girl again. If she’ll let me in.
