Emily's POV
Marco's words wrapped around me like a suffocating embrace, igniting a storm of emotions within. The prospect of infiltrating a dangerous and unknown location felt like tiptoeing on the edge of a cliff. Yet, Marco's desperate plea for help and protection for his family propelled me forward.
"Say something to me, my love," Marco implored, his voice laden with urgency and need.
Fear clawed at my insides, threatening to overwhelm me. But the thought of our shared future, of the family we hoped to build together, steeled my resolve.
"I'm scared, but I'll do it," I declared, my voice trembling with determination. "For us, for our future."
His gratitude washed over me like a soothing balm, promising a future untainted by the shadows of the past.
"Thank you for this, my darling.
