"Do you want to reject me because of what happened with Greg? Are you afraid it will hurt me again in the future?" Addison asked. A single tear slipped down her cheek.
Even though Levi couldn't see her face or that tear, he felt it, felt the tremble in her voice, the heartbreak laced through every word. It was as if the pain in her chest had reached straight into his and grabbed hold, violently tugging at his heartstrings. He wanted to howl from the agony of it.
But no matter what he said now, it would only sound like an excuse… and in this moment, he truly believed he wasn't the best choice for her.
But Addison didn't wait for his reply. She pressed on, her voice trembling.
"But have you ever thought that I don't need you to act tough? I don't need you to be as strong as Zion or Maxwell. You might not be like them… but I need you. I need you by my side."
