Crystal pulled away from his hand hard and turned to leave.

He instantly retrieved her body, and she hit him hard on the chest.

Nathan held her tightly, his last icy line collapsed.

“Don’t go. Don’t leave me.” He said.

This man, who had just been proud and arrogant, was momentarily weak again.

Crystal was not feeling any better, and her heart was trembling.

“I miss you so much. I’ve been thinking about you, Crystal, every minute of the day. My life was dull and sad. I function ...