For Wrath and Redemption (The Hometown Heartless)

by Brit Benson

“Are you saying you’re my queen, then?” “Your words. Not mine.” “The queen’s the most important piece on the board, Davis. Sounds to me like that’s you.”

“You’re mine, Claire Davis.” He growls the words into my mouth possessively, almost angrily, with his hand still wrapped around my throat. “Do you understand what I’m saying? You’re mine.” I nod and take his lips again. I understand. I don’t think he does, though. Not the true extent of it. He might mean I’m his right now, but my heart will be his forever. Checkmate, Jonah Hendrix. You’ve won.

You have to forgive yourself, even if they can’t.