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“But that’s the thing about you, Vivian. You take the most ordinary or unexpected things and make them extraordinary. You see the silver lining in every situation and the good in everyone, even if they don’t deserve it. And I’m selfish enough to hope you’ll see how much I don’t just want but need you. Today, tomorrow, and all the days that come after that.”

“You can’t see the stars in New York,” Dante said. “So, I brought the stars to you.”

“I’m the only one who gets to see you like this.” His voice turned harsh. “You”—thrust—“are”—thrust—“my”—thrust—“wife.”

“Because you’re mine. You wear my ring. You’ve come on my face and hand. You live in my head all the fucking time, even if I don’t want you to. And God, I want to punish you for driving me so damn crazy. Every. Single. Day.”

“I don’t give a fuck how long you and Vivian have known each other or how long ago you dated. You don’t touch her. You don’t talk to her. You don’t even fucking think about her. If you do, I’ll break every fucking bone in your body until your own mother won’t recognize you. Understand?”

“You re forgetting one thing.” I tapped my jaw.
Vivian’s brow wrinkled. “What?”
“My kiss.”
“Now you’re the one teasing me.”
“I would never tease about such a serious matter,” I said solemnly. “One kiss for each of my injuries. That’s it. Would you deny a man his last wish?”

‘And still, Dante held me.
I pressed my face against his chest, my shoulders heaving while he rubbed a hand over my back. […]. All I knew was, in the icy aftermath of the robbery, his voice and embrace were the only things keeping me warm.’