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"Promise me..." He buried his face to her neck, "Promise me... you'll never leave my side."

The vulnerability he shows her, shocked her so much. She cannot imagine how difficult these last words must have been to come from a hard and powerful man like him.

Her throat cloaked up, but she whispered hoarsely, "I promise."

He looked up at her. Warmth filled his