Chapter 313

  I wonder if the other man could so easily brush off

  her violent tendencies and passionate true self quite so effortlessly. Daniel seems to be taking moments to think and his eyes never leave that little blonde head as she stares

  at their feet on the ground between them. Her body

  is emanating all kinds of aggressive self-defense, but he

  holds tight.

  “Tell Kurt it’s over and give me a chance Leila. I’m willing to swallow my fear and try if that’s what you want. I can’t promise I’m not going to fuck things up and make mistakes, but I can’t stand the thought of you being with anyone else anymore. Too many years we’ve done this and come around in circles. I just want you, and no one else. It’s never been anyone else.” It’s barely above a whisper, but we all hear it loud and clear, oozing in complete sincerity.