I know this means it's over," he whispered. "I got a second chance, and I blew it, and I…" He swallowed and turned his head, his expression hidden behind the curtain of water. "I'd give anything not to do that. I would, Maya. I know you don't believe me, but it's true."
When I pushed past the pain of betrayal, I did believe him. Because he'd let go of my hand as we dangled from that helicopter. Because he'd been ready to die to save me. And because even if he wasn't looking me in the face, I could hear the pain in his voice.
"It's going to be okay," he said. "I wouldn't let anything happen to you. I have a plan and you'll be safe.
When I pushed past the pain of betrayal, I did believe him. Because he'd let go of my hand as we dangled from that helicopter. Because he'd been ready to die to save me. And because even if he wasn't looking me in the face, I could hear the pain in his voice.
"It's going to be okay," he said. "I wouldn't let anything happen to you. I have a plan and you'll be safe.
( Kelley Armstrong )
[ The Calling ]
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