CHAPTER 71 Made for You – Part 3

　　If you like music while you read, try “I’m with You” by Corvyx. I love the feel of this version of this song, and it's what I listened to while writing this CHAPTER.

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　　~ RIG ~

　　“Thank God,” I whispered, then, unable to resist, I kissed her hair. “Don’t ever let go, Cara. I won’t. Just please… don’t ever let go.” I doubt I’d ever spoken a more genuine plea. It felt like I’d cracked my ribs and bared my heart and left it there, at her mercy.

　　Cara trembled in my arms, but I could feel the tension in her fading as I held her. Then she nodded. “I won’t.” The whispered words fluttered against my chest and I wanted to howl with joy.

　　Thank God. Thank God. Thank God.

　　Relief washed through me like a wave. Even though I knew her acceptance would ultimately only increase the danger, I couldn’t find it in myself to care. In that moment all I could feel was joy and relief.

　　We held each other, both of us shaking.