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?"Nothing ever happened that was this violent. Usually, I just have shitty day from something happening out of my control. Apart from my parents' divorce, this is the worst thing to happen. I don’t really want to talk about it anymore, though, Miles."

?"Me neither. It’s finished. I will take care of Jacob and anything else that has to do with him. Everything is going to be okay, Lizzie.”

?"Thank you, Miles, for everything."

?"No need to thank me. Now let me go run you a bath, so you can relax a bit before bed." He kisses my forehead, shifts me to the side, and gets off the bed. I watch him walk away and am amazed at how much I love this man. He takes care of my mind, body, and soul. I hope to never be parted from him.

?"It’s ready, baby,” he calls from the bathroom, pulling me out of my daydreams about him. I roll over to the side of the bed, and he’s there to lift me up. I can’t help but laugh at him.

?"You know, I distinctly remember telling you that I can walk myself." He chuckles and kisses my neck, sending shivers down my body.

?"And I think I told you that I want to carry you around," he retorts with a grin. He sits me down on the cool counter next to the sinks and begins taking my clothes off. He slowly unbuttons my shirt, while his eyes never leave mine. He pushes the shirt over my shoulders and down my arms, leaning over to kiss me on the lips. I close my good eye and let myself go to the sensations of having his hands on my body. He gently kisses my cheek and down my neck to my collar bone. Goosebumps erupt over my skin, and I can feel him smile against my skin. He loves knowing he has this effect on me. Leaning back up, he grabs my waist and sets me down on the tile floor. Bending down and resting on his knees, he reaches up to unbutton my pants and gently pulls them down my hips and over my ass to my legs. I step out of them and am left in only my panties and bra. Miles wastes no time ripping my panties from my body and unclasping my bra in one swift movement.

?"You are so perfect, baby. Everything about you. I love you," he vows as he stands to his full height where I have to crane my neck to look up at him.

?“I love you too, Miles." I step into the tub while he holds my hand to make sure I stay steady, and I lower myself into the wonderful steaming water. Closing my eyes, I slink back until my head is propped on the side of the tub. I can feel the tension melting away.

?"I'm going to go get some things ready for you fortonight. I'll be back to check on you in a little bit," Miles announces before he leaves the bathroom.

?"Okay," I murmur, but I'm not sure he heard me.

?Sitting here in the quiet, I can reflect on what went down tonight. I really can't believe how the events unfolded. I reach up to touch my swollen eye and wince at the pain. I may not believe it, but I can feel the proof. All the possible outcomes run through my mind until I have to force my mind to quiet down. Nothing good will come from dwelling on it tonight, but I admit it has gotten me spooked.Shit. I don't have a job at the restaurant because of that bastard. He just continues to screw me over. I'll have to start looking for something new tomorrow. Or at least online. I'm sure people will turn me away if they see the state of my face right now. I saw it briefly in the mirror, and it sickened me. I don't see how Miles can stand to look at me. Taking a deep breath, I submerge myself into the water. When I come back up for air, I feel like any residual anger and mental pain from tonight has been washed away.

?"You ready to get out, sweetheart?" Miles asks in a low, husky voice that has my pussy quivering at the sound. I peek open my good eye, and see my handsome man changed into a pair of sweats and has a bare chest. My mouth waters at the sight.

?"I'm ready." I reach out to grab his hand, and he helps me out of the tub, wrapping me up in a warm, fluffy towel. After wringing my hair out over the tub, Miles pulls the plug and guides me into the bedroom where he has my pajamas laid out on the bed. He puts my clothes on and hands me my brush.

?"I don't think you want me to brush out your tangles. I can't imagine I would be good at that, and I don't want to hurt you anymore than I already have," he grimaces, turning away to throw the towel into the hamper.

?I take Miles' hand and pull him to the bed. "You can't feel bad about my eye. I don't. I'm so thankful that you were there. Please know that. You saved me, Miles.You. You were the only one there for me, and you will never know how much that means to me. Okay?" I squeeze his hand and look up into his beautiful eyes, moving a piece of hair out of the way, which hasfallen across his forehead.

?"Okay. I just hate to see you in pain. Brush your hair. I have some medicine for you and an ice pack for your eye."

?After all that, we finally get into bed, and I sink right in, almost falling fast asleep. Until I remember something I thought earlier, and I have to get off my chest or I will continue to worry about it.

?"Miles?"

?"Yeah, baby?"

?"I was just thinking about something and wanted to get it off my chest." He pulls me closer and pulls my chin up, so he can look me in the face.

?"What is it, Lizzie?" he asks.

?"I was just thinking about everything that’s happened in the past two days, first with Timothy at the gala, and then with Jacob tonight, I was wondering if you thought that maybe I’m going to be too much trouble for you. I don't want to cause any trou—” Before I can finish, he shushes me.

?"Lizzie, listen to me loud and clear. First, you will never be too much trouble for me. Those incidents weren't even something you caused. It was just unfortunate circumstances where you happened to be in the middle. Okay?" he says sternly as he strokes my face with the back of his hand. "Second, I want you to know that I knew right away you were it for me. I never had any reservations or second thoughts. I saw you in that coffee shop, and I knew in my bones that my soul already knew yours. I felt mine calling out to yours. I love you so much, Lizzie. I can't be without you."

?My left eye begins to water at Miles’ beautiful words.

?"Thank you. I really needed to hear that. I felt an instant connection to you too. One I couldn’t explain logically. I just knew you were going to be a big part of my life. It scared me at first, but now I know I’m exactly where I am meant to be."

?Miles leans down, pressing his lips to mine and giving me all the love he feels for me.

?"Get some sleep, my love."

Chapter 32

Elizabeth

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