Chapter 29

• I wish I could crack my brain open and show her my intentions. It would sure as fuck make things easier. As much as I want Isla to take me for my word, I understand why she can’t. Because all she’s seen from me is violence. Sure, my aggression was for her protection, but that doesn’t mean much to a woman who’s been a victim of violence.
• I take another breath to calm myself as I gaze into her beautiful eyes. “I’m a lot of things, but I’m not a liar. I give you my word that no one will harm you here. Not even me. I realize you don’t know me, and asking this is a lot, but I need you to trust me. Can you do that?”
• “Trust isn’t easy for me.”