Page 105 of Love Me Again

I sigh and bite the inside of my cheek. “I was thinking that I shouldn’t be here. I don’t feel like I belong anywhere anymore.” I admit and lick my lips. “I feel broken, and I feel angry and nothing like myself.”

Cole’s eyes water as he looks at me, his thumb brushing over my fingers soothingly. “I wish I could take all the pain away with one swipe, but I can’t, baby.” He declares, gazing at me lovingly. “In time, I will, if you let me. I will fix all the broken pieces inside of you…” He whispers, kissing my finger. “One kiss at a time.” He adds, kissing another finger. “I’m going to shower you with my love until that anger you feel ablaze inside of you burns out.” He kisses my palm. “Even if it takes the rest of my life, I swear to you, I’m going to fill your beautiful mind with so many happy memories all the bad ones will diminish in comparison.” I gaze at him wordlessly for a moment, and my insides ache.

“How can you still want me after everything they did to me?” I cry, and he looks at me woefully.

“Because I love you, you silly girl.” Cole whispers, and the sincerity in his eyes made my heart flutter. “You’re the last person in the world to take any blame for any of this. I’m to blame. I should have left you alone and just married her. You would never have suffered like this if I had just listened to you.” Cole admits miserably, and I sigh, shaking my head.

“No, but you would have. Neither of us could have ever imagined she would do something like this. I knew she was delusional, but to go to such lengths. She’s truly deranged. I can’t get the crazy look in her eyes after she stabbed me out of my mind. And the fact I have to face them in court is just…” I sigh, closing my eyes.

“They’ll be lucky to make it to court.” I open my eyes and look at Cole questioningly.

“What does that mean?” I ask.

“It means they’re going to get what’s coming to them. All three of them.”

I lift my head and look at him warily. “Cole, what have you done…”

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