Victor’s POV

I breathed out forcefully, passing a hand through my hair. "Not." Rose… represents more than merely being a victim in this situation. She is my friend. She has supported me in ways that no one else ever has. She has provided me with a sense of hope I wasn't even aware I required. And now, after all she has faced, the idea of losing her—" My voice faltered, and I gulped, pushing myself to proceed. "It’s intolerable." “I am indebted to her for everything.”

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