A sob burst out from my throat, and I threw my arms around his neck, holding him tightly. His arms wrapped around me, secure and protective.
“I’m so scared,” I admitted, my voice cracking. “I don’t know how to do this.”
“You don’t have to know everything right now,” he whispered against my ear. “We’ll take it one day at a time.”
We stayed like that for a long time, wrapped in each other’s arms.
Finally, Alex pulled back just enough to meet my gaze. “Promise me one thing,” he said.
I nodded, trying to catch my breath. “What?”
“Promise me you won’t give up.” His voice was firm but tender. “No matter how hard it gets… trust me. Just trust me.”
I swallowed hard, emotions clogging my throat. At that moment, I realized how much I needed someone like Alex, someone who believed in me even w
