She’s looking at me and I may be deceiving myself, but I think I see hope in her eyes. Just a flicker between the shock, doubt and fear. But it’s there and as long as there is hope, I’ve still got a chance. We drove back to the farm in silence. She let my hand rest on her knee because I needed the contact and I needed the time to process what was happening and all the ways I could make it right with her. I didn’t think about what I wanted. I thought about all the ways I could comfort her, all the ways I could make her feel safe again. All the ways I could make her forget. And I came up with only one thing. Love her so much and with everything I have that by sheer will I can heal all the broken parts my family left behind. Instead of thinking we were doomed because of the history between us, I think destiny brought us together so I could show her what it means to have someone love you so much they will stare down your demons for you. Slay your dragons and protect you until you feel safe.
