“I know I’ve hurt you. And I’ve scared you.” His hands cradled my face as his thumbs wiped the dampness from my cheeks. “But if you let me try, I think … I think I could make you feel safe with me. I think I could earn your trust.”
“But you’re holding me hostage,” I pointed out, my tone incredulous, “and you’re threatening me with the life of my own brother if I don’t comply with your demands!”
He shook his head, a smile playing on his lips. “You make it sound so sordid, baby.”
“But you’re holding me hostage,” I pointed out, my tone incredulous, “and you’re threatening me with the life of my own brother if I don’t comply with your demands!”
He shook his head, a smile playing on his lips. “You make it sound so sordid, baby.”