“I love you, I would protect you from anything…everything. I would never let anyone hurt you.” I’m stunned by his admission. He…loves me? I want to cry tears of both elation and grief. He loves me but…I’m not free to give myself to him completely. He must know my thoughts because he places his hands on my face. “I know you’re in a tough position, and I’m not asking you to make any decisions right now. I just want you to know that I’m in. I’m all in, Charley.”
