How to Trust a Hellhound (Hellhounds of Paradise Falls, #4)

by Shannon Mae

He may be a hellcat, but you’re like your plum blossom,” I said, motioning to the table. “Resilient and able to thrive in even the harshest conditions. A cat is no match for a tree, Mei Ume. You may get scratched up and battered by storms, but your roots are strong.”

“What happened wasn’t your fault, Josh. He manipulated you, and he abused you. He took advantage of everything good inside you. That isn’t your shame—it’s his.”

“I will always hold you. You are strong and resilient, but the tree does not weather the storm alone. The earth keeps it in place, cushioning and nourishing its roots. Let me be the ground for your roots, Mei Ume. Let me hold you safe.”