“You can’t…” Noah’s head spun. He shook his head, slowly, then faster, until his whole body was shaking. “And what if you never find him? What if you never catch him? You didn’t catch him before!” Cole flinched. “Michael thinks this is the best way to keep you safe.” “He thinks? Fuck what he thinks!” “I’m not willing to risk your life. I’m not willing to take the chance that he could hurt you. I love you, and I’ll do anything to keep you safe. Anything.” “Even leave me?” Cole said nothing. “Is this the end?” Noah whispered. Cole’s thumbs dug into the back of his hands, so hard he felt his
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