CHAPTER 14

• Harley sighed out in defeat as he glanced down at his hands, slowly curling his fingers until he clenched them tightly before clenching his jaw.
• "The more you try to convince yourself you don't like her, makes this worse, doesn't it, Harley?" Penelope asked with a softer voice this time as she noticed him battling with his own thoughts.
• Of course he loved Hope with all his heart and always wanted to protect her no matter what, but, he didn't really see her romantically either. He was sworn to protect her, to be the pillow she would lean onto when she needed him the most. He was so determined to be that man for her. He wanted nothing more than to be the only man she knew who would protect her, despite the fact she was stronger than him, and he just wanted to let her know he could be strong for her.