Chapter 11

The subtle disgust in Gary's tone shattered Luna's last bit of self-control. "Why would you say that? Gary, you know I love you," she said. She suddenly broke down in tears. "Your name is still tattooed over my heart. I confessed to you countless times. I jumped off a building for you, even tried to take my own life. During that car accident, I let a steel rod pierce my chest just to protect you. Look at this scar. It's so ugly, but I've never once regretted it." Luna got out of bed and wrapped her arms around Gary's waist from behind. "Last night was my first time, and I gave it to you, so please don't treat me like this. I can't take it. I would've rather died protecting you in that accident." Her tears soaked the back of his shirt. Her sobbing broke through his inner struggle, and once again, he gave in. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed hard, yet he still couldn't bring himself to walk away. "There can't be a next time. This is my final limit." In the end, he carried he