RAI "Let me meet them," I rasped, fixing my gaze on her. "What?" She breathed, her eyes widening. I swallowed hard, my chest tightening as my emotions swelled within me. "Let me meet the girls. I...I want to be a part of their lives," I said to Raelynn and the frown on her face faded, leaving her emotionless. "What if I refuse?" She asked and I shook my head, the ache in my chest growing by the second. "Please, Rae. I want to fix..." She cut me off, tears filling her eyes. "You can't. It's too late," she told me and I rose to my feet, reaching out to grab her hand. "I refuse to believe it," I stated and she heaved an exasperated sigh. "It's no use arguing with you," she said and I gazed at her, feeling like my chest would explode. "Raelynn..." "I'll think about it. I'm no

