“Oh yes, sweetheart. I believe you. You can tell me anything at all, and I will never doubt a word.” “But…” I paused to search his eyes. I found nothing but the truth. “Why?” “Because you’re mine.” I started to shake my head, but his grip on my face tightened. I was indeed at his mercy because the second the weight of his stare locked on mine, I was shackled in place. “Yes. You are. You were mine from the minute my naked ass dove into that pool to save you. Mine the second I gave you the breath right out of my lungs. I didn’t just forget to take my hoodie that night. I left it here so I would
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