Grabbing her hips, I tug her, closing the space between us. “You’re worth it. I need you to understand that I don’t like the thought of anyone fucking with you. I’m not doing this out of pity or because I feel obligated, but I do think about that night because…” I swallow. “Because I just do. I can’t help it, and I can stand here and lie but there’s no point.” Raising my hands, I cup the side of her neck. “I care so deeply for you and it’s not because of how we met. I care for you more than I care about anything or anyone. I need you to understand that I’d do anything for you. I need you to
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