“Ohh, mon Dieu. My lovely mate. Life has not been fair to you.” He gripped Danny’s chin a little tighter. Not hard enough to hurt but enough to make sure Danny was paying attention. “Listen to me, Danny. I am not leaving. Not ever. Not unless you want me to, and even then, I can make no promises. You are mine. I am yours.” Danny swallowed hard. “But—” “No buts, little king. I am realizing I have made an error. I have underestimated the trauma you hold. But if you need me to tell you every single day that I am staying, I will tell you. Gladly. Often. Always. That I am yours. Forever, if you
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