“I know you love me. I know that sometimes I make it impossible to love me.” I look away from him so he doesn’t see how ashamed I am for everything I do to him. He tugs at my hand, gets up on his knees, and faces me. Sliding down to mirror my upright pose and angles, so he’s back in my face, kissing me softly on the lips.

“No, you don’t. You’re far too easy to love. That’s my downfall. Even when you’re acting out and getting hellcat on me. I love you so much it rips ...