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I’m a man who operates in the shadows. She can’t hide in that place, it belongs to me.
“Hey,” I whisper. “You’re with a monster, remember? No one is going to hurt you here.” I, however, am going to kill that motherfucker. Slowly. And with great pleasure.
No woman has ever kissed me like that. They’ve kissed me like they want me. But they’ve never kissed me like I’m something that should be cherished.
I never have to wonder who the real Killian is. He is always just himself.
For a girl who doesn’t usually give men power, I’m being pretty liberal with what I’m allowing Killian.
No one has ever loved me like this. Made me feel cared for, made me feel wanted. Not just for my looks, or my money, Chloe…she values me.
“There are takers, Chloe, and you aren’t one of them. You could take to what feels like excess to you and I would still be like, baby girl, take more.”
“I like your honesty.” I stop in the doorway, turning back to her. “What?” “I like that I don’t have to wonder what your true intentions are. I always just know. Even when I don’t like them, I know them and then I can respond to them. That is what makes me feel safe with you, when I don’t with anybody else.” I stare at her, blinking in surprise. “Everyone hates how much shit I just let fall out of my mouth.” “Not me,” she whispers. “I like it.”
And I’m giving her something I’ve never given another woman…my heart. I’m falling in love.
“You are the only woman I have met who has ever made me feel seen. I know I’m not a credit card to you, Chloe, and a man can’t put a price tag on that feeling.”
If anything happens to her, the entire world will see the depth of my insanity. I will burn the whole fucking thing down. My family. The Kincaids. Vegas. I will reduce it to ash and rubble.
I’ve always been this way. One instance can change my whole world, pivot my entire view, and then…. My path is set. When I feel, I feel with every fiber in my body.
Even if she doesn’t choose me, and let’s be honest, she might not, she has to know that I will always protect her. That there are forces out there way worse than me, and I will always be her harbor in a storm.
“I would never hurt you, Chloe. Never. It’s not a promise, it’s a vow. You could burn me to the ground, and I’d still give you everything.”
And I know that beyond just giving Chloe my heart forever, I’m going to give her my body. My soul. Everything I do will be for her.
I know that Killian would never hurt me. In fact, he’d move mountains to keep me safe. And whenever I’ve asked him to soften his behavior to accommodate my past, my fears, he’s acquiesced without a word of complaint. This is a man who loves me. A man I can trust.
All I can feel is Killian and he is so beautiful.
“If we ever have kids,” he starts. “We’re going to bathe them in beautiful light, aren’t we?” “Yes.” It’s a simple promise, but one I know I’ll keep. “Promise.” He looks up at me then. “I promise too.”
