Tease Me Once

by W. Winters

“I will protect you.”

“They’re your family,” she whispers. Her gaze says it all: she thinks if they want her gone, I will choose them over her. She’s wrong.

She’s mine.

“That’s better, my good sweet girl.”

“The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.” The quote is meant to strengthen the bonds of soldiers on the battlefield. Those you spill blood with are closer to you than anyone else.

“No one touches you,”

“It’s good to see you too, Declan.”