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Who West was before he slammed the brakes of his car inches from me isn’t my concern because the man in front of mehe has heart

"Matt offered to end all of this," I say "He’ll put an end to the fight in a feeeks He’ll prevent any retaliation on my family that I’ve feared froo away if I broke up with you and returned to hirinds his teeth "Overto hi," I cut him off "I’ve chosen you I’m ready, West I’m ready to be with you"

His eyes widen "Why?"

"Because" I inhale deeply "Because you have heart"

Chapter 48

West

Did she just say? No, I heard it wrong It’s not possible

The scent of wildflowers fills the air as Haley ski touch, pleasurable enough to heat my blood and awaken parts that should remain silent

"I like you," she says "When it co"

Haley wraps her hand around nore the truth, I can’t "I’veones"

"So have I You’re not the only one who’s messed up You told me once to let you knohen I was ready for us to be a couple" She trails off and my brows rise

"Are you sure about this? About me? Us?"

"I’m scared" She sucks in a breath and her hand trembles "Matt and I didn’t work out"

The need to protect her sweeps through ers over her cheeks "I’rees, but the fear consuraved on her soul Soh to tell me the truth For now, I’ll be that home she lost--I’ll be that soft, secure place where she can land