Page 43 of Three Little Words

I shook my head. “Bryan said they’ll kill him if he tries to leave.”

“That won’t happen.” Benny lifted one hand, cradling my cheek. He kissed my forehead tenderly.

It made me melt, just a little.

“I’ll be back. Or I’ll call. Just wait for me, okay? Take care of Bryan while I’m gone.”

I nodded. I rose on my toes, pulling him down and kissing him full on the lips.

“Come back soon,” I said. “Okay? Please?”

“I will. Hang tight, Bryn. It’ll be okay.”

He turned and left.

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