Elsa
My heart squeezed painfully as I looked up at him, seeing the vulnerability in his eyes. For the first time in a long time, Adam looked lost. The strong, confident man I fell in love with was battling his own demons, and it was tearing him apart.
“Adam, you didn’t ruin anything. We’ve been through hell and back, but we’re still standing. We’re still here. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but by your side, no matter what,” I whispered fiercely, reaching up to hold his face in my hands.
He closed his eyes, leaning into my touch. “I just want to keep you safe, Elsa. But the more I try, the more it feels like I’m failing.”
“From the very beginning, I’ve been a terrible mate, Elsa. I know that,” Adam said, his voice thick with regret. He looked down at me, eyes filled with a deep, a
