“Don’t ever hurt me again … Don’t ever do that to me again! Don’t kiss another person, shut me out, or make me feel like I don’t matter! Don’t make me feel like you don’t love me any more or don’t give a shit about how you make me feel.” The sobs overtake me, and I can’t say anymore. He crushes me to him, wrapping those arms tightly around me, pulling me into his body, so we’re almost one.

“Emma …” The pain in his voice matches mine, grabbing me so close ...