Danielle POV
Knox is sweet, and part of me loves how fiercely he shows up when I need him, but I also need to know I can walk alone without someone waiting around the corner or watching the clock. For years, I let fear trap me. I let it creep into my bones until I forgot what strength even felt like. But being around Knox has started to wake something up inside me. He never pushes, never demands I be brave, but simply by being near him, I’ve started to want to be.
Walking to work tonight made my heart pound in a way I haven’t felt in a long time. Every dark alley and shadow tugged at old memories. But I kept walking because deep down, I knew he was waiting for me. That safety net was there, even if I couldn’t see it. And that’s the problem. I don’t want to depend on that anymore. I don’t
