Chapter thirty-nine
Ryder
I made it brief. I pull away almost immediately, praying she doesn't hit me or scream or try to move again.
"I'm sorry ok. There was nothing I could do to make you stop talking," I started, as I stare down at her brown eyes. Those eyes remind me so much of what I want to protect.
I seriously want to protect this woman with all my life. I want to make her happy. I want to do everything I can in this life to make sure she moves higher than she can ever think.
And she will be mine, and mine alone.
"I know I'm not what you think I am. But I want you to listen to me. Perhaps, you will see it clearly that I'm trying my best to protect you."
She blinks once as she stares more. Though, I'm unsure of what she's looking at.
"I know I couldn't protect you from Mimi
