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84. Love

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I heard the door shut, but I barely registered the sound. All my focus was on the woman in front of me. I was too weak to do much of anything, but I ran my thumb over her hand and brought it to my face, kissing the palm and pressing it against my cheek, needing to feel some part of her against me.

"I was so scared," she whispered, leaning closer. "I was terrified that you won't come back to us."

"I’m here, Angel. I’m not going anywhere."

Her fingers ran over the light beard I grew in short stay at the treatment home. Then they darted to my chest.

"Do you need something for your pain? Should I press the Morphine button?"

"No, I don’t want to fall asleep. I’ve gone long enough without seeing you." I said. Reaching up, I ran a finger along her jaw. "I’m sorry my love, for hurting you." I added.

"I know," she whispered. "Let's talk about something else." She smiled at me and kissed my cheeks.

"How badly did they hurt you before I got there?"

"I’m fine," she said, not answering the qu
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