“You don’t scare me, Merrick. At least not anymore.” She pressed on a sore spot on her cheek. “I know you tried not to hurt me today. You could have done much worse. And you’ve helped me as well. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you.” “Why are you defending me!” Merrick raised his voice, and she jerked, holding back a groan when pain spiked from her ribs.
Ard merrick ease up on my girl
