He knew it would be so good, but the fact of the matter was that Kamilah was the type of woman who needed love and happily-ever-after. And sure, he’d loved Kamilah since they were kids, but it wasn’t the right kind. His love was dark and resentful and needy. It was unhealthy, and the last thing he’d ever do was force it on her. She deserved better. She always had.

