Chapter 31

He pulls me tighter; his mouth coming to my temple and presses softly. Exhaling warm air across my skin soothingly. I'm beyond not fine. I'm devastated. She's the thorn in my happily ever after that just ruins everything. "This is the last thing I ever wanted. I want you and I want to just have us and a clear future … This shit with Marissa complicates things but all I can do is try to do the right thing at the same time as trying to make you feel better about it." His nose brushes the side of my face as he places a gentle kiss on my temple again, over my hair. I relax slightly, as always, his touch soothing me even when my hearts shredding. "I hate it," I utter softly, finally. "I hate her." The tears fill my eyes bitterly and he turns my face to him by holding my chin, coming close enough to inhale me. "You'll never have anything to be worried about when it comes to her …… I choose you; I'll always choose you … She's my p