“I’m a dumbass, Scar. I’ve always held on to the belief that I couldn’t love a woman because women can’t handle this life. That I would lose someone again because of that.” Her eyes widened when I said love, but I continued, choosing not to think too deeply about my word choice. “You’ve always been fierce and capable, and it fucked me up that the only woman who could soothe my fears shares the same last name with a man I hate. But I don’t give a fuck what your last name is. You’re fucking mine, and I’m yours if you’ll have me,” I said, holding my breath as I watched her face for a sign of what
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