Melody POV
I lower my eyes to the ground before looking back up at my father and Ronnie. “Ronnie, it will be okay. Just go.” To my father I glance at his chin. “Please just let me say goodbye to her.”
He studies me, looking for something, I’m not sure what, but he nods his head. “Fine, but if you try anything, I will slit her throat.”
A whimper leaves Ronnie. My eyes snap back to hers. I move to be near her, getting on my knees to wrap my hands around her neck. I kiss her, letting her feel my emotions through the bond. She grabs at me, her arms going around my neck. “Why?”
“Ronnie, there was never any other choice for me. I will always choose you.” Her teary eyes meet mine and she nods, knowing I will not change my mind.
Leaning closer she whispers, “I’m going to get the guys.”
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