Chapter 57

“You hurt me. I can’t do that again.”

“I promise I won’t hurt you, please.” Caden wasn’t above begging at this point.

“You can’t promise me that, no one can.”

“I can sure as hell try, just give me one more chance, I beg you. I promise I’ll treat you right. I’ve never broken a promise.” Caden’s eyes were tearing up.

“You broke one to me. You told me you loved me, then you left without trying to work it out. Why should I believe you now?”

“I swear on my brother’s life I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to make it up to you.” Caden couldn’t think of anything else to say.

“I’ll think about it. I’ll let you know. But don’t count on it. I’m still…well I’m still angry.”

“You have every right to be angry. I did a terrible thing. Please consider my apology. I have something to give you.” Caden thought of the gold dog tags waiting on his dresser.

“Not more candy or flowers…”