***Damian's POV*** As Nicole told me what she dreamed of, things slowly clicked into place as she talked, verbal, emotional, and s****l abuse, from multiple different people. While I felt rage that she had been treated that way, at the same time, I was beyond amazed at how she fought against it. She never used it as an excuse, or a way out, just worked harder and cared more for people as if she was trying to prove her worth instead of letting them win. I meant every word that I told her, and couldn't keep myself from kissing her as soon as she was done. The woman had so much strength and courage, yet she saw so little in herself, I couldn't put into words her value, but I was always told actions speak louder than words, this will just be the start of showing her how importan

