#Chapter75
/"I’m still here./" I’m quiet and weak all over. I guess opening up this damn of tears has caused considerable damage, I can’t seem to stop them nowadays.
/"Who hurt you, Bella?/" his voice is soft and gentle. His pet name causes another fresh tear to roll down my face. /"You need to tell me who he is, so I can have them sweep the building./" He coaxes gently and firmly, sounding so warm and safe to me right now.
/"I hate him …/" I whisper softly, the child in me making herself known. I sit in silence for a moment. My throat constricting painfully but I am starting to pull through.
/"Talk to me, Emma … Please. I can’t stand this./" Pleading and gentle. Jake’s irresistible to me right now, I wouldn’t deny him anything when he is back to being the man I miss so very much. The one I can rely on.
