"Do you know what that means, Jasper? Do you know how to trust someone to show up for you? Or do you play the part while knowing you're the only one who could ever give you what you want?" "I know what it means," I said defiantly. "I just don't have much experience with anyone making good on those promises." He rubbed his thumb over my lips again before tracing the shape of my birthmark. "I won't be one of those people."
