“Ethan,” I choked out.

My hands moved from my sides, to his shoulders.

My fingers dug into his flesh, as I stammered.

“Sh…she’s dead.

Everything I worked for.

Everything I sacrificed for, it’s all gone,” I whispered.

My grip around his shoulders grew deeper, and I could feel my sharp nails digging into his skin yet he said nothing.

Not even a flinch.

His fingers ghosted over my cheeks as he breathed.

“It’s okay, baby girl.

Let it all go.

I’m here to hold ...