Heartfelt Lies (A Healing Love Novel Book 1) by Alexandra Christopher

Author:Alexandra Christopher [Christopher, Alexandra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-09-11T16:00:00+00:00

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Kohl

This girl is tearing my heart out. I thought I knew what heartbreak felt like, but I was wrong. I swear I can feel the pain dripping from her, seeping into my skin. I have no idea how to help her, I'm at a complete loss here.

Her life has been far harder than I feared. Just thinking of all she's endured has guilt weighing heavily on my shoulders. If only we could turn back time and make different choices, maybe Ella would've had a happy, loving childhood like I did.

While I can't change her past, I can improve her future. From this moment forward I swear to myself I'll protect her and love her through any hurt that come her way. This beautiful soul deserves nothing but love and happiness more than any other person I know. She's had enough anguish to last a lifetime.

She sniffles softly as her sobs diminish. I can tell she's exhausted from the way her body lags against mine. As much as I don't want to let her go, I know I need to get her home.

"Come on, sweetheart. Let's get dressed and get you in the truck," I suggest, scooting us to the edge of the tailgate. We dress quickly, before I scoop her up into my arms and hop onto the ground. I carry her to the passenger door, placing her on the seat inside. Bending forward, I place a palm on each side of her face. "You're gonna be ok, Ella," I promise, staring deep into her eyes.

"I know," she whispers, before diverting her gaze.

"Hey?" I wait until she returns her eyes to mine. "You're gonna be okay! You're so strong. You've already been through more than most people could handle in a lifetime. But, look at you, you're still here. You're still fighting, trying to wade your way through the muddy waters. Only, you're not alone anymore, we'll get through this pain together. I promise I'll be right by your side, holding your hand through the good and the bad. You hear me?"

"Yeah." She tries but fails to give me a reassuring smile.

"You'll see," I murmur.

I reach across and click her seatbelt into place before placing a sweet kiss to her forehead. "It's you and me from here on out. Got it?"

"I've got it. Thanks for listening, Kohl. I haven't really spoken much about… things… her death," she finishes in a raspy voice. "Up until tonight, I've had a hard time opening up and as hard as it was, I think I needed that."

"I want you to know, you can talk to me anytime, about anything you want." I give her hand a reassuring squeeze. "Give me a minute to box up the bed and I'll get you home."

I shut her door and make my way to the back of the truck. I open the valve on the bed, to let the air escape as I gather the blankets and pillows. When the bed is flat, I gather it all and place it in the back seat before crawling behind the wheel to take my girl home.

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