“I’m not a girl any longer, and I refuse to let you hurt us again.” She cradled his cheeks with both hands and stared deeply into his eyes. “You are enough, my love. You’re more than enough. I couldn’t care less about where you come from or what your profession is. I never did. All I know is that it almost broke me when I lost my best friend. And now that I know you love me? Well, good luck escaping me now.”