“How do you expect me to be able to walk out of here without you, after you say something like that?” A tear escaped and ran down her cheek.
“Oh sweetie, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it that way. I wish there was another solution, but you understand there’s not, don’t you?”
“I don’t like it, but I understand.” Alex held Jill tighter. “Promise me you won’t worry about me. The only thing I want you thinking about is staying safe.”
“How can I not worry about you?”
“No.” Alex’s voice was full of panic. “Promise me that you’ll only focus on staying safe.”
“Alex, relax.” Jill ran her hand up and down Alex’s back. “I’ll be fine.”
“Don’t you understand? If anything happened to you, I would never get over it.”
Jill pressed against Alex. “I think I’m starting to understand how much of a sacrifice
