“I love you.” Caiden’s eyes go glossy and he blinks rapidly. Resting one hand on the back of his neck, my fingers threading in his curls, I pull him forward so our foreheads are touching. “I love you. I can’t promise you forever, because we both know that’s not a promise anyone can make. But I can promise you every breath and every beat of my heart.” My free hand finds his and lifts it, coming to rest over my heart. “It beats for you, Caiden.” Then I move our hands to my ribcage so he can feel the rise and fall of my chest. “For you.” His hand comes up to my neck, and rests on the back of it,
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