Her fingers fisted into his shirt desperately, her body wracked with silent sobs.
"Please… I just want to see them… just once… please… I will do anything… anything… just let me see them…"
His jaw tightened at her words, his eyes darkening with silent rage as he pressed her tighter against him.
Them again.
Always them.
Why can't you see, Yaya…? They will never love you the way I do.
They will never forgive you.
But I will. I already have.... No matter what you have done… no matter how monstrous your sins are…
You will always be mine.
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GABRIEL'S POV (OBSESSIVE)
He buried his face in her hair, breathing in her scent like a dying man gasping for air.
You think they will save you from your sins…
But the truth is, Yaya…
Only I can save you.
Because only I know every darkness you hide…
And still love you enough to keep them buried forever.
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THE DAY BREAKS
Outside, the sun rose higher, painting the sky in brilliant gold.
