The Returned by Jordan Silver

Author:Jordan Silver [Silver, Jordan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-05T16:00:00+00:00

Cade

Of course she fussed and tried taking the ring back off, but I let her know in no uncertain terms that the day she removed it, is the day she loses me forever.

The fact that she immediately stopped trying to take the ring off her finger was all the answer I needed. The look in her eyes was heart wrenching, so much fear.

Because I understood her fear after our time together, I softened my approach as I held her hands in mine and looked into her eyes. I knew that the next few minutes would decide our fate, and as much as I wanted this, I wanted it even more for her.

No one else will take care of her the way I want to, not even close. There isn’t another soul on this earth that could ever love her the way I do. And knowing all that I know about her, I’m certain that I’m just what she needs. Someone who would make up for all the loss she’d suffered thus far.

“If you refuse this, it’s the same as refusing me. Is that what you really want to do?” I squeezed her hand when there was no answer forthcoming and her eyes still held that hint of desperation. My scared little girl!

“You’ve made it more than abundantly clear that you’re not a good time girl and I know you’re smart enough to know how I feel about you by now.” I squeezed her hand and kissed her knuckles.

“You’re also perceptive enough to know what kind of man I am. I wouldn’t put my ring on your finger unless I wanted it there, unless I wanted you.” The light finally changed in her eyes and some of the tension eased from her hands.

“In the last few months we’ve grown closer and no matter how much you protest I’ve come to know you as well as you know me. I know what’s in your heart.” I placed my hand over her chest. “So what’s the point of denying it?”

There was stark terror in her eyes now and I pulled her from the chair and into my arms. Sitting on the floor with her on my lap, I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her cheek reassuringly.

She was actually shaking now and any minute I expected her to have a panic attack. “Breathe baby, take a deep breath, that’s it.” I rocked her gently on my lap and murmured softly to her.

“It’s going to be okay. There’s nothing to be afraid of. Haven’t I shown you in these last few months that all I want is to take care of you?” Her lips were sealed tight.

I knew exactly what her problem was, so I also knew that the only way around her worries was to show her instead of just telling her what was in my heart. But to do that she was going to have to give me a chance.

“I know you’ve had a hard time of it so far, but I promise you that from now on your life will only get better.

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