"That's how I see you. A weak little fragile flower who needs constant protection," Pierce stated.
"Well, it's a good thing nobody's asking you," I replied before sticking my tongue out at him.
Pierce chuckled and I turned back to Kieran.
"It's not that Otti," Kieran said softly. "I don't think you're weak at all. I know you're strong as hell. And stubborn. I love those things about you. But you said so yourself... That I scared you."
I shook my head.
"I didn't mean that I was scared of you, Kieran. I was scared for you," I told him.
Kieran gave me a confused look.
"Look, I admit that I wanted space in that moment. Shelly picked at my insecurities and got to me. I would have run away if you weren't there, but I was never scared of you. I never didn't feel safe in your arms. It wasn'
