I close my eyes, and even though I’m giving in to her, it doesn’t bother me as much as I thought it would. “I’m going to protect you, Sawyer,” I promise her. Her eyes shoot back to mine, once more widening with surprise. “I don’t agree with how you live your life, but that doesn’t mean I don’t understand. You’re not a fucking coward. You’ve been fighting your entire life and deserve rest.”
