Chapter 131 Chapter

When I think of everything you have endured and of how you far you have come since I first met you, I'm convinced that you hold more strength in your veins than Harper and I put together." "And do you think I could have done any of this without you? When Harper left, you were there. I've watched you take control of every situation. You've never once flinched and you have never wavered, not for one second. I learned how to have hope because of you, even when Harper tried to convince me that there was none, you told me over and over that it existed. And you were right." I sighed exasperatedly, gripping his hand tightly. "Oh God, forget everyone else, Garrick, I can't do this without you. Do you understand? I can't. You always know which way to go, even if it might be the most arduous of paths and I need you now more than ever." Reaching out with his other hand, he trailed his fingers lightly down my cheek, letting his thumb linger gently over my lips. His dark eyes were so troubled, so f