“Please don’t leave me,” I whisper, embarrassed that Xavier might hear the crack in my voice. “I’m not leaving you. I’m just staying behind.” “For how long?” “Until I figure out what the hell is going on here.” He grips my chin with his big, capable hand. “I promise I will see you again.” He bends his head as if to whisper in my ear, but really, he’s opening a path, his husky voice surrounding my senses. “I’m still in your head, Daisy. You can talk to me whenever you want, you know that. I love you. I will never leave you. Ever.” I cling to him, the tears flowing as I bury my face in his
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