“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.” Her bottom lip trembles and she captures it between her pretty white teeth. Once more, I’m hit with the craving to taste them. It’s not just a want, it’s a need. “You can’t let them find me,” she whispers. “The only one who will ever find you is me, Sawyer. You can hide from everyone else, but you can’t hide from
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